bait hive with a fish poly box

[fox403]

ok header says it all i am going down the line of makeing few poly fish transport boxs which i can get in a few sizes all free,,think these will be ideal as very light weight,have a removeable lids,think il go for a size thats as close to a brood-box as poss only thing i need work out is how to attach sum wood frames along top edge so as to hang the 14x12 frames,,anyone used a fish box ?

 

[johnandyrob]

Their is some photos of a mbc langstroth jumbo poly nuc converted into a 14 x12 some where on the forum if you search for them it might give you some ideas

 

[fox403]

cheers will have a search now

 

[johnandyrob]

I would have put a link in link other people do but dont know how to sorry

 

[drstitson]

poly bait hive

you don't use batons but instead use appropriate sized wooden sheets stuck to the inner end walls with glue/sealant.

 

[Bucks_Boy]

you don't use batons but instead use appropriate sized wooden sheets stuck to the inner end walls with glue/sealant.

ditto -- it works quite well until magpies decide to attack it, squirrels pull off the lid ( despite Duck Tape !!) , wasps set up home, local cat uses it as a sunbathing spot........

Tried 4 last year, 1 swarm gained and one bounced ( went in one day, came out the following )

2 boxes survived in good enough condition to use again this year.

Good luck

 

[fox403]

try sum thin wire at all ends to hold lid on, found the photos cheers johnandyrob this is for short term use have a few trees in mind were i will strap it to

 

[drstitson]

bait hives

make show you get your dowsing rods out to find the appropriate spots for your bait hives.