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I have been given the opportunity to establish a bee yard in a 700 acre
nature preserve. It has been used to shelter endangered species - plant and
animal - and is very well maintained and protected. They are willing to
provide any type of site preparation I wish. I have never thought about
this before. Usually I make due with what is there and sit my hive stands
on the ground. They are willing to provide a hard surface, gravel, sand...
or ?? With this opportunity, I have been considering what might be most
advantageous.. Any suggestions about the type of surface? Knowing a bit
about mites and hive beetles, I thought I would ask for a site that would
make their life more difficult. I wonder if a limestone crush might do
that? Sand? A plastic sheet with gravel on top?
It is an interesting opportunity, and I would appreciate thoughts from the
list.
Larry Krengel
Marengo, IL USA
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