Hello Scott, and Gang
 
I am sorry you had trouble with your hives being tipped over.
It is a sickening sight.
 
My suggestion is taken from a page in home secutity.
You did not mention how close you live to the hives.
So I shall assume that they are in your back yard.
 
You are not concerned about four legged preditors,
so my suggestion is mainly regarding the 2 legged kind.
This will work for either one.
 
Step 1.
 
Clean out a 6 foot area around the hives, remove plants and grass.
Place pea stone, ( 1/4 to 1/2 inch stone) around the hive area to
a depth of about 2 to inches where you removed the grass.
 
Step 2.
 
Buy a dog.
 
The dog will hear anyone stepping on the stone path and bark.
This will alert you and you can turn on a spot light, confront
the intruder, call the police, etc.
 
Little yippy  dogs are great for this, Terriers especially.
 
 
Grist Mill Apiary
de AA1IK,
 
Ernie Gregoire
 
R.R. 1, Box 221,
South Rd.
Canaan, NH. 03741 USA
 
43.6170 N, X 72.0225 W
E-mail address: [log in to unmask]
 
 
 
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