There are a few different issues that beekeepers have with landing boards and wee porches. The first is that they can be a pain to keep clean. All of the pollen and wax that the bees bring in can quickly build up on the landing board and make it difficult to keep clean. The second issue is that they can attract other bees and pests to the hive. If there is a bee or pest that is attracted to the landing board, it can quickly become a problem for the entire hive. Finally, some beekeepers simply don't like the look of them. They feel that they make the hive look messy and cluttered.
If wild colonies of bees don't need landing boards, than no colonies do. I think that this is a good place to start because it's true. Landing boards provide a place for bees to land and rest, and they also help to keep the hive clean.
Most wild colonies don't have porches because they don't need them. They live in tree hollows or inside walls and don't need a porch to protect them from the elements. However, some colonies might have a porch by chance, such as those that live inside water valve boxes or abandoned mailboxes. Porches can provide protection from the elements and predators, so they can be beneficial to a colony, even if they're not essential.
Honey bees are attracted to cavities with a large internal volume and a small opening. This is because they need a large space to build their honeycomb and a small opening helps to keep the hive warm.
Landing boards are not good for beehive transport
Commercial beekeepers are in the business of moving their hives frequently, often stacking them on pallets and strapping them together with ropes or tie-downs. They need hives that are easy to transport without any protruding architectural features that could interfere with business.
A winter cluster of bees takes up far less space than a spring or summer hive with brood, stores, and pollen.Likewise, storing hives in warehouses, barns, or winter bunkers is complicated by the fact that bees build things that protrude from the walls of the hives. A winter cluster of bees takes up far less space than a spring or summer hive with brood, stores, and pollen.
Bee and porch
Does your porch need a little sprucing up?Hobby beekeepers often adore porches and landing boards. They provide a place for bees to rest and a place for them to drink nectar. Landing boards also help keep the porch clean.
A landing board is a piece of wood or other material placed at the hive entrance for bees to land on. Many bees will land on the landing board before walking inside the hive. Landing boards can be used to help control the flow of bees into and out of the hive, and to keep bees from crawling up the hive entrance.
Then they can follow a special bee highway that marked with special scent molecules to the entrance. Bees are amazing creatures. Not only can they fly, but they can also find their way back to their hive using a special bee highway. This highway is marked with special scent molecules that the bees can follow.
They also act as a pads that help to grip a surface when an insect is climbing. In addition, the arolia secrete a sticky substance that helps the insect to keep a grip on the surface it is walking or climbing on.
As useful as that sounds, not all bees have arolia. For example, bees in the genus Megachile, which includes the leafcutters and resin bees, don’t have arolia at all, yet they get by just fine. Just a thought.
Pros and cons of porch
Proponents of honey super porches say that the addition of a small porch to the entrance of a honey super yields a large amount of honey. They argue that the porch provides a place for bees to congregate and receive nectar from flowers, which they then bring back to the hive. The porch also protects the honey super from rain and wind.
I find that landings are great for bee-watching. If the bees land on a flat surface before going inside, you have an extra few seconds to examine the bees and their pollen loads, giving you insight into the workings of your hive. It also gives you time to take some photos. I think that it is really important to take the time to watch the bees and see what they are doing because it can give you a lot of information about your hive and how it is functioning.
There are a few reasons why people might dislike porches. One reason is that a flat area can give an advantage to robbers, such as bees or wasps. They can more easily enter the hive from a standing position, rather than having to fly in. Another reason might be that porches can be difficult to clean, and they may attract dirt and pollen.
Beekeeper decision
A beehive porch is a great addition to any home, and can provide a wonderful place for people to relax and enjoy the outdoors. However, it is important to remember that beehives are primarily for bees, not for people. If you are not interested in providing a place for bees to land, then you may want to skip this feature. Otherwise, a beehive porch can be a great way to enjoy the outdoors and the company of bees.
