Dadant Blatt Hive with Varroa Bottom Board, Unvarnished - 10 Frames

Dadant Blatt Hive with varroa bottom board, unvarnished - 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 with migratory apiaries.

This is also determined by easy disinfection, durability and aesthetic design. 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 temperature conditions, which influences rapid spring colony development. Polystyrene hives can be equipped with accessories that facilitate work in the apiary and obtaining other bee products besides honey.

Advantages of polystyrene hives:
excellent insulation properties
moisture resistance
low weight, which facilitates feeding, honey harvesting or transportation to a new location
long lifespan, resistance to atmospheric conditions
strong and stable construction
environmental friendliness (environmentally friendly production, secondary waste processing)
compatibility of all parts (elements)

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