Rhynie Beekeeper
Clearer Board & Ventilation
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, 02-05-2014 at 09:11 AM (10611 Views)
I am new to beekeeping (2nd yr) (1 hive in good order, 1x NUC didn't survive winter).
I have been watching the BBC 4 Beekeeping prog (good prog) and noted that Martha Carney's WBC hive had a 1x Super with clearer board and porter bee holes open (no Porter Bee escapes in place in the normal seasonal use). She explained the use of the Porter Bee etc; but I noted that the bees have access above the super into the roof space etc; on mine I have gaffer taped the holes prior to use of PB escapes when needed. Should the board holes be left open or gaffer taped as I have done until honey take off season?
Also noting book comments on ventilation I have given a 2" vent space under hive by propping up the floor, should I continue this?