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What color to paint a hive?

 
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I bumped into a video suggesting that each hive be painted a different color to make it easier for bees to find their hive.  I have never heard of this being a problem.  Opinions?

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I think it is more of an issue with large apiaries with many hives close together. They say that putting different patterns on each hive also helps.

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The wood color is the best color. it may not be attractive, but since bees attract to build their hive at trees.
 
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