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Bees in a windy area

  • 21-03-2016 10:27AM
    #1
    Igotadose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 15,010 ✭✭✭✭


    I live in a fairly windy area in West Kerry, and am interested in putting in a few hives. There aren't a lot of windbreaks on the property, no significant trees. Should I build a wall or block of some sort around the hive, with one side open for the bees to travel? Will they flourish in such an environment? I hear and see them around, the adjoining neighbor had a hive but 'the bees disappeared' after a year and his yard has some fairly thick shrubs blocking the wind.

    Suggestions welcome, thanks!


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  • #2
    Satriale
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,998 ✭✭✭Satriale


    Ive seen an apiary that was ringed by fast growing willow species interwoven into a wall to break the wind, seems like a good idea to me. (With the added benefit of more pollen for the bees.)


  • #3
    Joe Brennan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 62 ✭✭Joe Brennan


    You had a good reply from Satrile great idea. You could erect a windbreak using some small round posts & the green plastic mesh, It would be a quick solution. You could have a chat with the Healy Rays & you might get a grant lots of luck


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