Top-bar hive

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf beehive
gptkbp:advantage low cost
simple construction
easy honey harvesting
fragile combs
less suited for migratory beekeeping
lower honey yield
gptkbp:alternativeTo gptkb:Langstroth_hive
gptkb:Warre_hive
gptkbp:compatibleWith gptkb:foundation
extractor
gptkbp:component gptkb:swimming_pool
legs
entrance hole
end boards
hive body
top bars
gptkbp:contrastsWith gptkb:Langstroth_hive
gptkbp:feature comb built on bars
horizontal design
movable top bars
no foundation required
no frames
gptkbp:firstDocumented 1960s
gptkbp:honeyHarvestMethod crush and strain
cut comb
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Top-bar hive
gptkbp:maintenance regular inspection
comb management
hive cleaning
gptkbp:material gptkb:plastic
gptkb:bamboo
wood
gptkbp:notableFigure gptkb:Les_Crowder
gptkb:Phil_Chandler
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Africa
gptkbp:popularFor developing countries
backyard beekeeping
gptkbp:promotion minimal intervention
natural comb building
gptkbp:shape rectangular
trapezoidal
gptkbp:suitableFor urban beekeeping
organic beekeeping
small-scale beekeeping
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:honey_bees
beekeepers
gptkbp:usedFor beekeeping
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Beehive
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5