Just wondering about options for securing a hive that will be in a publicly accessible area on the campus of a University.
My only real concern is someone toppling the hive just for kicks.
At first I have been thinking of using some type of ratchet strap set up somewhat like how I recall the hives were set up at the White House, but I figure it wouldn't be that hard for someone to loosen a standard ratchet strap if they have ever used one before. That might slow them down, and maybe that is enough, but I am thinking there must be a better solution (maybe they make a locking ratchet strap, I will google that).
One would hope that the University kids might just leave a couple hives alone, but I could see where it might just be risking temptation to not secure them in some manner. I thought of advertising that the hives are being monitored by camera, but these might be kept on a prairie and it would be difficult to set up anything other than a trail cam and that wouldn't work too well given all the foot traffic that this prairie sees.
As an educational tool I wouldn't want them to be entirely caged in - might try to promote a split rail fence just to keep people at a distance with an educational sign.
Trying to think about how to advise the group that is looking for my help in starting a couple hives on campus.
My only real concern is someone toppling the hive just for kicks.
At first I have been thinking of using some type of ratchet strap set up somewhat like how I recall the hives were set up at the White House, but I figure it wouldn't be that hard for someone to loosen a standard ratchet strap if they have ever used one before. That might slow them down, and maybe that is enough, but I am thinking there must be a better solution (maybe they make a locking ratchet strap, I will google that).
One would hope that the University kids might just leave a couple hives alone, but I could see where it might just be risking temptation to not secure them in some manner. I thought of advertising that the hives are being monitored by camera, but these might be kept on a prairie and it would be difficult to set up anything other than a trail cam and that wouldn't work too well given all the foot traffic that this prairie sees.
As an educational tool I wouldn't want them to be entirely caged in - might try to promote a split rail fence just to keep people at a distance with an educational sign.
Trying to think about how to advise the group that is looking for my help in starting a couple hives on campus.
