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The VLoveBee 10 Frame, 3 Layer Langstroth Bee Hive Kit is crafted from premium cedar wood, naturally resistant to moisture, pests, and decay. Each hive box is dipped in 100% natural beeswax to attract bees faster, protect against outdoor elements, and extend the hive’s lifespan—no additional waxing required.
2. Complete 3-Layer Langstroth Hive Kit with Premium Materials
This Logo-Free bee hive kit includes all essential components for a standard 10 frame Langstroth setup:
2 Deep Brood Boxes (Premium Cedar)
1 Medium Super Box (Premium Cedar)
30 High-Quality Pine Frames (10 per box)
30 Beeswax-Coated Plastic Foundations
Essential Hardware: Solid Bottom Board, Inner Cover, Telescoping Top Cover (Metal-capped), Queen Excluder, and Entrance Reducer.
3. Industry-Standard Dimensions
Our hives are built to precise Langstroth specifications, ensuring 100% compatibility with standard 10-frame accessories:
Deep Brood Boxes: 19-7/8" x 16-1/4" x 9-5/8"
Medium Super Box: 19-7/8" x 16-1/4" x 6-5/8"
Frame Foundations: Deep (16-3/4" x 8-1/2"), Super (16-3/4" x 5-1/2")
4. High-Quality Waxed Foundation for Faster Comb Building
Each pine wooden frame is fitted with a durable beeswax-coated plastic foundation. This design encourages faster comb drawing while providing strong structural support, helping optimize colony growth and honey production.
5. Easy Assembly & Clean, Logo-Free Design
Ships unassembled with precision-cut dovetail joints for a sturdy, seamless fit. This logo-free kit offers a clean, unbranded look—perfect for beekeepers who prefer a natural garden aesthetic, wish to customize their hive, or are looking for private labeling opportunities. Each kit includes clear, step-by-step instructions to ensure a straightforward assembly experience, backed by VLoveBee’s reliable customer support.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
A Guide to Maintaining and Using Wax-Dipped Beehives
A "wax-dipped beehive" typically refers to a beehive that has been submerged in hot paraffin wax or beeswax. This process makes the wood rot- and moisture-resistant, extending the hive's lifespan. It's a common practice among beekeepers. Below, we’ll provide a detailed guide on how to maintain and use a wax-dipped beehive.
How to Use a Wax-Dipped Beehive
1. Assembly and Site Selection
Assembly: If the beehive comes unassembled, follow the instructions or a beekeeping guide to put it together. Make sure all joints are tight and there are no gaps.
Site Selection: Choose a sunny, well-ventilated, and dry location for your beehive. The hive entrance should face southeast or south so bees can get an early start on their day.
Placement: Elevate the bottom of the hive by 8-12 inches (20-30 cm) to prevent dampness and pest infestations. Keep a safe distance between hives to prevent bees from getting confused and fighting with each other.
2. Introducing a Colony
Introduce the queen bee and the colony into the hive.
Place foundation frames inside the hive, which the bees will use as a base to build their comb.
In the early stages of a new colony, provide a sufficient supply of sugar water to help the bees quickly build their comb and thrive.
3. Routine Management
Inspections: Regularly check the colony to assess the queen's egg-laying activity, the health of the colony, and the honey and pollen stores. Be gentle during inspections to avoid agitating the bees.
Feeding: When natural nectar sources are scarce, be sure to provide the bees with sugar water or pollen supplements.
Key Maintenance Tips for Wax-Dipped Beehives
1. Regular Cleaning
Remove Debris: Periodically clean out dead bees, wax debris, and other junk from the bottom of the hive.
Clean Tools: After each hive inspection, clean your tools to remove propolis and other debris to prevent cross-contamination between hives.
2. Unique Benefits and Upkeep of Wax-Dipped Hives
Moisture and Rot Resistance: The wax treatment creates a protective layer on the wood that effectively prevents moisture from seeping in. This makes wax-dipped hives more durable and less prone to rotting than untreated ones.
Easy to Clean: Because the surface is smooth, wax-dipped hives are easier to clean, and propolis and other debris don't stick to them as easily.
Re-Dipping: The protective wax coating will wear down over time. Typically, every 3-5 years, you can re-dip the hive to restore its rot-resistant properties. To do this, take the hive apart and submerge it in melted beeswax or paraffin wax until the wood is fully saturated.（painting a beehive is a much more convenient option than the labor-intensive process of wax-dipping.）
3. Pest and Disease Control
Pests: While wax-dipping is effective against most pests, you still need to watch out for wax moths and ants. Place insect traps around the hive or set the hive legs in small containers of water to keep ants out.
Diseases: Routinely monitor the health of your colony. If you notice any signs of disease, immediately quarantine the affected bees and treat them with appropriate medication to prevent the disease from spreading.
4. Winterization
Before winter arrives, check the hive to ensure the bees have enough honey stores to survive the cold months.
While wax-dipped hives have better insulation than regular ones, in very cold climates you may still need to add extra insulation, such as by wrapping the outside of the hive with straw or foam boards.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
All orders are shipped via FedEx Home Delivery. Please note that we are unable to deliver to P.O. Box addresses.
At this time, we cannot ship to Alaska or Hawaii.
For all return inquiries, please contact our customer service department.
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VLoveBee 10-Frame 3-Layer Cedar Wood Langstroth Bee Hive Kit - Complete Wax Dipped Logo-Free Beehive with 2 Deep Boxes, 1 Medium Super, Frames & Foundations
$179.99$124.99-30%
Why Choose VLoveBee?
Premium Hand-Selected Cedar Wood
We carefully select high-quality cedar wood for every hive, ensuring durability and natural resistance to outdoor conditions. Built to last season after season, it’s a foundation you—and your bees—can rely on.
Wax-Dipped for Long-Term Protection
Each hive is wax-dipped to improve resistance against moisture, weather, and wear. This added protection helps extend the lifespan of your hive and reduces maintenance over time.
Beginner-Friendly, Built for Real Use
Designed with both beginners and experienced beekeepers in mind, this hive follows standard 10-frame Langstroth specifications—making it easy to use, expand, and integrate with other equipment.
Reliable Service & Risk-Free Purchase
We ship from our U.S. warehouse for fast delivery, and every order is backed by a 30-day satisfaction guarantee. If anything isn’t right, we’re here to make it right.
Where decor meets ecology. Home is where the honey is!
Buzzing sweet life starts in your garden. Decorate your hive and bloom with vitality!
This is the kind of hive setup I was looking for—traditional, simple, and without unnecessary branding. I can make it look however I want once it's in my yard.
I like the plain finish on this one. It gives the hive a more natural look, and I can add my own paint or markings without working around a large brand logo.
There's something nice about starting with a matched set rather than collecting random boxes over several years. Everything has the same overall appearance, which makes the apiary look much more organized.
We have bought three hives from this company. The quality of the hive is far beyond what you pay. It is well built, easy to put together and looks so good in our pasture. The bees love it and so far have done really well!
My bees have taken to the hive quickly, and it's clear they are thriving in this high-quality setup. Plus, the price was right, offering exceptional value for such a premium product.
Really happy with this hive. The cedar looks great and everything went together pretty easily with the instructions. For the price, it’s a solid deal. I added a little Titebond III glue just for extra strength — probably not necessary, but it doesn’t hurt.
Quick tip: if you lightly tap the tip of the nail before hammering it in, it can help keep the wood from splitting when putting the frames together. Overall, very nice-looking hive and easy to build.
It arrived well packaged, and every part is coated in beeswax. No major crafting skills needed to assemble this kit, all of the parts are pre-cut and pre-drilled, all you need it a Philips head screwdriver and a hammer. The frames went together effortlessly, i highly recommend this hive kit for any beginners that want to start beekeeping but are on a budget. Whole assembly time was One hour, Twenty minutes start to finish.
The assembly was simple, and the instructions were easy to follow. The interior and exterior of the hive boxes are well-coated with wax. The cedar wood is thick and durable.
I wanted a complete 10-frame setup without any branding on the outside. The plain look fits my backyard apiary better, especially since I like to paint and label my own equipment.
I bought this for a new hive location in my backyard and wanted something simple without a logo on the front. It blends in much better with the other wooden equipment I already have.
The three-layer configuration gives me a nice amount of equipment to work with as the colony develops. I don't feel like I'm immediately outgrowing the setup.
I appreciate that this is a complete hive rather than just a collection of individual boxes. For someone putting together a hive from scratch, having the main components arrive as one setup is convenient.
I painted mine before putting it into the yard and really liked how clean the finished result looked. The lack of a logo gave me a completely blank canvas.
The setup has been easy to work into my normal Langstroth routine. I can move through inspections without having to think about a different style of equipment.
After setting everything up, what I appreciate most is how straightforward the whole hive feels. It looks like a traditional Langstroth setup, gives me room to work with, and leaves plenty of freedom to personalize it myself.
I used the boxes for a new colony and appreciated having everything planned out from the beginning. It made the initial hive setup feel much more organized.
The plain wood also makes it easier for me to add my own hive numbers and notes. I prefer doing that myself rather than having a permanent logo taking up space on the box.
I’ve found that having a complete setup on hand makes seasonal changes easier. When the colony needs a different arrangement, I already have the equipment available.
I wanted something I could personalize, and the logo-free option gave me exactly that. I marked the boxes by colony and now I can tell everything apart at a glance.
I bought this because I wanted my first hive to have a traditional appearance rather than looking heavily branded. The simple exterior was exactly what I had in mind.
One thing I appreciated was having the different hive components arrive as one coordinated setup. I could lay everything out in the garage, go through the parts once, and get started without waiting on another shipment.
I bought this for a new spot in the backyard where I wanted the hive to look a little less commercial. The plain exterior works nicely with the garden and doesn't draw much attention.
I like having the extra box available for when the colony starts changing pace. Some colonies build much faster than others, so I prefer having equipment ready instead of waiting until the last minute.
The three-layer arrangement has worked nicely for my current colony. I can keep the lower area focused on brood while having another box available as the season progresses.
I had some questions about the kit before ordering because I wanted to make sure I wasn't overlooking anything. The support team walked me through it without trying to push me into a different product.
I went with the no-logo version because I knew I wanted to paint the boxes with my own colors. The unfinished branding area isn't something I have to think about now, and the finished result looks exactly the way I wanted.
This has been a convenient setup for keeping a colony in one location while I learn its seasonal rhythm. I'm still figuring out when I personally prefer to add or remove space, so having a complete three-layer configuration gives me room to work with.
