Can they climb under an outcrop to pass it? Google Steddle or Staddle Stones and apply the same logic to preventing access to your hives etc. Its not rocket science, just medieval practicality.
A pretty serious loss of bees for this time of year.
Probably I have an apiary just like it bales around as a barrier
Quite possible they can’t but needed a quick solution until I figure out how to amend the hive stands.
Before unfortunately and it’s possibly from either a nearby hive or a nuc so hoping they can recover ok.
Quick solution from John's suggestion would be to place the hive on a piece of ply/correx about 500mm+ square that would give an minimum overhang of 20mm all round.
Sorry can't resist anymore, one site says 'rarely used items'! Are a beekeeper or bee haver?
