Bee Skeps: Traditional Beekeeping Charm- Carolina Honeybees A honey bee skep is the beekeeper term used to describe a traditional beehive – often made of straw or grass They had a distinctive dome shape that was wider at the bottom than the top Most skeps had an open bottom and were placed on a flat surface as a base
Bee Skeps In Traditional Beekeeping - Beekeeping 101 In present-day beekeeping, a bee skep is regarded more as an artifact of traditional and historical beekeeping With the call to save the bees from extinction, concerns were raised about the use of a straw skep due to its disadvantages In some states, its use is totally banned and considered illegal as it is seen as harmful to bee colonies
Bee skeps: the lost art of beautiful woven hives A skep is a traditional style of beehive that was used for centuries, especially in Europe Skeps have the shape of a thimble or an upside-down flowerpot, with a rounded top and an open bottom Skeps come in various shapes and styles, each just big enough to hold one honey bee colony