Abstract: An apiary accessory to protect an apiary entrance from rain, flooding, excessive heat, wind, and other elements and debris. The awning device has rectangular planar sheet with lateral or transverse and longitudinal edges. The awning device is secured to front surface of the apiary using a securing sheet that is fastened thereto using mechanical fasteners. During use, the awning device extends over the entrance of the apiary to protect the same and may further comprise one or more sensors for sensing conditions related to the apiary.

Abstract: An improved modular beehive apparatus includes a hive body, a hive top, a hive bottom, a plurality of frames, and at least one securing means for securing at least the top to the body. In one embodiment of the present invention, the body is modular, thereby allowing multiple bodies to be stacked on top of one another. To ensure modularity, not only should an uppermost portion of the body be configured to mate with the top, but it should also be configured to mate with a lowermost portion of another body. To enhance integrity, the portions that mate (e.g., the top and body) should be “interlockable.” The more interlocking the structures are, the more secure the beehive apparatus becomes. Especially if the structures are secured together (e.g., using screws, etc.).

Abstract: According to the preferred embodiment, a hive system for housing a plurality of bee colonies. The hive system comprises a hive system body, including a framework and a plurality of perimeter walls forming a hive system interior space. At least one divider wall is used to divide the interior space into a plurality of bee chambers, with each bee chamber housing one bee colony. It is thus an advantage of the present invention to provide an improved structure for housing bees.