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This “Grande Ruche” top bar hive from the Congo is cleverly
made using no nails or plank wood at all. The soft material is
pinned together with sharp sticks.
The gaps in this bamboo hive must be filled carefully with
suitable material to keep pests out.
Basic Beekeeping Manual 1: How to make a Moveable Comb Top Bar Beehive (© Author Pam Gregory, who offers
this as her gift to beekeepers in developing countries)