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What parts of a beehive should I paint? ›The most important rule is to paint the outside of the hive but leave any interior parts alone. The exterior portions of your hive need extra protection from the elements, but any paint on the inside can affect your honey bees and the honey they make.
What color should you not paint a beehive? ›Colors with a low LRV are hotter, while shades with a higher LRV are cooler. For example, black paint with a 0 LRV level can overheat the hives, so it's best to avoid it.
Should I paint inner cover on beehive? ›Don't paint the inside of the hive, only the outside and the hive rims. Also don't paint frames, inner covers and queen excluders. You can paint the edge of screened inner covers.