Why choose a Flow Hive?


Your questions answered

Ready to take the first step? Learn beekeeping terminology โ€“ from queen excluders, to drone bees and all the parts of a beehive โ€“ by downloading our simple PDF guide to beekeeping to start your journey today.

Flow Hives are perfect for setting-up just about anywhere.

You will need enough space to access the back of the hive for easy harvesting and your bees will require a clear space at the front of the hive for their flight path.

You'll also need to check-in with local governing bodies to find out if there are any regulations that you need to be aware of.

Here are some of our top tips on where to set up your beehive.

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The Flow Hive is successfully in use in all climates wherever beekeeping is possible.

Bees rarely find their way into empty beehive boxes, even though they are designed to be a perfect home for them.

There are aย number of ways of starting a colony, from buying a package of bees, to receiving a hive split or catching a swarm.

We also have a range ofย videosย andย blogsย to help you understand the different ways in which you can source bees for your new hive.

Beekeeping is a fascinating hobby which when approached with knowledge, skill and dedication can be incredibly rewarding.

It is important to understand some basic safety guidelines to ensure that your beekeeping experience is a safe and positive one.

Beekeeping suitsย and other personal protective equipment can offer excellent prevention against bee stings but are not 100 percent effective. Itโ€™s important new beekeepers exercise caution when tending to their hives and are comfortable with the fact that sooner or later, all beekeepers get stung.

Check out thisย Flow sponsored safety pamphletย covering common beekeeping safety risks and first aid responses.