Why are there ventilation holes in the top cover of the beehive?

W hy are there ventilation holes in the top cover of the beehive?

1. The composition of beehive

   Beehives are the most basic tools for beekeeping. Due to different designs, there are two main types: traditional beehives and live-frame beehives. Live-frame beehives are the most common. In fact, live-frame beehives are also the most advanced beehives. The frame, box bottom plate, box cover, auxiliary cover, clapboard, nest door file and other components were introduced into my country together with the Italian bee at the beginning of the last century and soon became popular everywhere.

2. Discussion on the function of hole left at the top of beehive

   There are ventilation holes in the top cover of the beehive for ventilation. Ventilation holes are an important design of the beehive. They are generally located on both sides of the box body and the top cover. The main function is to exchange the gas inside and outside the beehive. For example, the fresh air from the outside of the beehive can flow into the beehive, and the harmful gases in the beehive can also be discharged from the beehive. In addition, this can not only strengthen the air circulation in the beehive, but also play the role of anti-theft and disease prevention.

3. Bee colony management

• Spring and Autumn: The temperature in spring and autumn is very suitable for bees to survive. In these two seasons, you only need to open the ventilation holes of the top cover of the beehive, and the ventilation holes on the box body should be closed.
• Summer: Summer is the season with the highest temperature throughout the year. In this season, all the ventilation holes of the beehive should be opened to enhance the air exchange efficiency and reduce the temperature in the nest.

4. Ventilation position of beehive

   The vents of the beehive are generally opened on the upper side of the box. The live-frame beehive is the most commonly used type of beehive. It is mainly composed of a box body, a nest frame, a box bottom plate, a box cover, a sub-cover, a partition, a door stopper and other components. The ventilation openings are generally opened on the upper side of the box body and close to the sub-cover. Nearby, so that the air enters the box from the door of the nest and flows out from the vent, which can strengthen the air circulation in the nest, and also play the role of anti-theft and disease prevention.

5, matters needing attention

• The main function of the ventilation holes is to ventilate and ventilate, so that the fresh air outside the box can enter the box, and the harmful gas in the box can also be discharged out of the box, which is very effective in preventing bee diseases and insect pests.
• Ventilation holes can effectively reduce the temperature in the nest, which is particularly important in late spring, summer and early autumn when the temperature is high, and the ventilation holes should be properly closed in late autumn, winter and early spring when the temperature is low.
• The ventilation holes are generally opened on the top cover of the beehive, so that the air enters from the door of the nest and flows out from the top cover of the beehive, which not only improves the gas exchange efficiency, but also prevents bees and pests.