Many experienced beekeepers suggest that the entrance of a beehive ideally should face towards the south or to the east. The southern exposure makes sense. During the winter months – at least in the northern hemisphere – the sun sits low on the southern horizon.

How far should a beehive be from a house?

Instead, place your hives ten feet or more from the property line. Make sure there is a fence around your hives or yard to keep any inquisitive neighbors from accidently getting too close to your hives or walking into the bees' flight path.

Where is the best location to place your hive?

Be sure to place your hive with 2-3 feet of open space around the back side (opposite the entrance-side) of the hive so you can stand and squat comfortably. If you have an observation window, you will likely spend a lot of time knelt down with friends and family eagerly observing your bees' progress.