Observation hive tips plse.

[busybeephilip]

I seen one like this years ago, made out of glass glued with fish tank silicone basically a 10 frame national hive. It was at a bee farm in devon, the only big problem is that you can see the bees on the outside but cant see the queen laying etc in the middle frames so in my eyes a bit useless as an observation hive. Would not worry about insulation for that size of box, but keeping the bees in the subdued light or covered when not being used keeps them from struggling to find an entrance to get out to forage.

Love to set one up in my study but don't fancy drilling a hole in the wall or window frame

Also book: The Observation Hive Paperback – 11 Oct 1978 by Karl Showler there is one on amazon for around £7 at present