- Mar 22, 2009
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I painted my hive dark green. I was reading a website of one beekeeper who said that he painted all of his hives with rejected paint from the hardware store, whatever colors they might have. So it didn't seem as though it matters much.
On another note, I was wondering if anyone reading this thread also has/wants guineas as well as bees. I have a real tick and Japanese beetle problem so I really want guineas, but I obviously don't want them to have easy access to my beehive(s). I was thinking of building a protected area out of rebar and chicken wire to keep the guineas out of the hive area. Anyone know if that would pose any problems for the bees?
On another note, I was wondering if anyone reading this thread also has/wants guineas as well as bees. I have a real tick and Japanese beetle problem so I really want guineas, but I obviously don't want them to have easy access to my beehive(s). I was thinking of building a protected area out of rebar and chicken wire to keep the guineas out of the hive area. Anyone know if that would pose any problems for the bees?