Dadant Blatt hive ½ with high plastic Varroa bottom board, varnished 10 frames

Dadant Blatt ½ Hive with high plastic Varroa floor, varnished 10 frames

Polystyrene hives are becoming increasingly popular. Low weight and small dimensions compared to wooden hives have resulted in growing popularity especially among beekeepers who operate migratory apiaries.

This is also determined by easy disinfection, durability and aesthetic finish. Beekeeping with polystyrene hives is practically no different from beekeeping with hives made of other materials. The only problem a beekeeper may encounter is increased humidity in the brood chamber, due to the impermeability of polystyrene. On the other hand, excellent thermal insulation properties ensure perfect thermal conditions, which influences the rapid spring development of bee colonies. Polystyrene hives can be equipped with accessories that facilitate work in the apiary and obtaining additional bee products besides honey.
Advantages of polystyrene hive:

excellent insulation properties
moisture resistance
low weight, which facilitates feeding, honey harvesting or transport to a new location
long service life, resistance to atmospheric phenomena
strong and stable construction
environmental friendliness (environmentally friendly production, secondary waste processing)
compatibility of all parts (elements)

Dadant Blatt frame dimensions:
super (½): 470 x 435 x 145 mm
brood chamber: 470 x 435 x 300 mm

Composition of Dadant Blatt and Dadant Blatt 1/2 hive LU1006B
Name, code Quantity
Dadant Blatt roof with high ventilation, varnished W1015 1x
Dadant Blatt 1/2 super, varnished W1018 4x
Dadant Blatt crown board, varnished W1021 1x
Dadant Blatt high floor, plastic 8051 1x