Solving the problem of wobbly legs in bumblebee hives

Do you have shaky legs?

The basic location of the hive (recommended by manufacturers) is on the ground. We do not recommend this location - we explain why HERE .

What does such a solution look like?

Manufacturers place a knock-in nut (the solution is shallow = not durable) or a conical screw nut with an internal hexagon (the nut is longer = a more advantageous solution) in the bottom of the hive.

You screw longer screws into the nut, which serve as the legs of the hive. However, if the screws are not screwed in enough, the hive will not stand stably. In extreme cases, the nut may break off and there is a problem.

What to do with it?

It's really simple – just use a lock nut and a washer underneath it. If you tighten the lock nut, the legs of your hive are suddenly solid. 😀

How to put fear in its place?

• Do it as usual – screw the bolts with lock nuts and washers into the bottom of the hive,
• Screw the screws in as deeply as possible, but only by hand = do not tighten them with force,
• Once you have the hive in place, tighten the screws to secure it so that it does not wobble
• Then tighten the locknut with the appropriate size wrench,
• Don't forget about protection against ants