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[Griff]

Hi,many thanks for the helpful replies to my earlier question.
I am still renovating the WBC hives in preparation for Spring and wondered if there is any reason why I shouldn't paint the outside of the lifts in gloss paint as I noticed that originally they appear to be in a matt finish,also would there be any benefit in painting each hive a slightly different colour than the others.
I would appreciate any available assistance.
Many thanks Peter.

 

[Queens59]

My WBC is gloss paint, and as long as you don't paint it Monday and put bees in Monday eve. you should be OK I should think. If you are going to have more than one colony it might be an idea to paint a lift on each a different colour to help avoid drifting. There are some colours that bees can't see, but can't remember which...apart from red...so maybe check which they are first.

Hope that helps

 

[Griff]

Many thanks for your prompt reply.I am not putting bees into the hives until Spring so will be O.K.I will start painting a.s.a.p
Thanks again , Peter.

 

[Midland Beek]

Bees do not see colours like we see colours.

 

[clare p]

When we went to Bulgaria all the hives were blue. Why do you think that was??


without wishing to hijack post



Clare

 

[BKF Admin]

Have a look at this thread for more info:
Beekeeping colour chart

 

[JamesB]

Ive started painting (in bee friendly paint from Thorne's) my hives 'green'

Mainly because i didnt want passers by in cars seeing a row of Hives from the Apiary (helps to make the hives blend in)

Hopefully one small step to prevent oppotunist thieves

 

[oliver90owner]

You are better using a 'breathable' paint rather than gloss, IMO.

That would almost certainly be a matt finish.

You give no details of the type of wood, but in any case I would avoid a gloss coat as it can seal in any water,rather than allow it to disperse.

Regards, RAB

 

[Griff]

Thank you for the colour chart.I also looked at the thread and found the comments most interesting. Regards Peter.