Moisture on lid

[Dawn_SD]

@Gerald_Nickel

Someone else had photo n plans I think on this forum too.

Hi Jerry,

I think you sort of followed/modified Rusty Burlew’s instructions:

Flow Hive ventilation: wet enough to create mould

Here is one way to make exactly that concept for a Langstroth hive. Easy and cheap, and it sounds like Rusty found it very effective for her bees!

@OliviaFox - I think Jerry actually cut a Bee Thinking box in half to make the moisture box. You can do that, or just use a shallow box, then make the vent holes and cover the bottom with canvas or #8 hardware cloth, before filling with wood shavings.