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1. Durable 100% Cedar Wood & Heavy Natural Wax Dipping
Crafted from premium cedar wood, the VLoveBee 10-Frame 4-Layer Hive is our most popular high-capacity model. Naturally resistant to moisture and pests, each box undergoes a heavy 100% natural beeswax dipping process. This creates a deep protective seal and attracts bees faster than standard hives. No painting required—save time and provide a chemical-free home for your bees！
2. Complete 4-Layer High-Yield Expansion Kit
This 4-layer configuration offers extra space for colony expansion and maximum honey storage, making it ideal for established colonies or high-flow seasons.
2 Deep Brood Boxes (Premium Cedar)
2 Medium Super Boxes (Premium Cedar) — Extra room for honey harvest!
40 High-Quality Pine Frames (10 per box)
40 Beeswax-Coated Food-Grade Plastic Foundations
Essential Hardware: Solid Bottom Board, Inner Cover, Telescoping Top Cover (Metal-capped), Queen Excluder, and Entrance Reducer.
3. Industry-Standard Dimensions
Built to precise Langstroth specifications for 100% compatibility with standard 10-frame accessories:
Deep Brood Boxes: 19-7/8" x 16-1/4" x 9-5/8"
Medium Super Boxes: 19-7/8" x 16-1/4" x 6-5/8"
Frame Foundations: Deep (16-3/4" x 8-1/2"), Medium (16-3/4" x 5-1/2")
4. Heavy Wax-Coated Foundations for Rapid Growth
All 40 pine frames feature extra-thick beeswax-coated foundations. This encourages bees to draw comb more rapidly across all four layers, providing the structural strength needed to support heavy honey loads during a successful harvest.
5. Easy Assembly & Clean, Logo-Free Design
Ships unassembled with precision-cut dovetail joints for a sturdy, seamless fit. The logo-free finish offers a clean look for your garden or private labeling for your business. Includes clear, step-by-step instructions and is backed by VLoveBee’s dedicated 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 4-Layer Cedar Wood Bee Hive Kit – Complete Logo-Free Langstroth Beeswax Dipped Unassembled Hive Includes 2 Deep Boxes and 2 Medium Supers with 40 Plastic Foundation & Wooden Frames
$151.99
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!
Having four boxes in one complete setup makes a noticeable difference when planning ahead for a growing colony. I’d rather have the equipment ready than be scrambling during the season.
The four-layer configuration gives me more choices during inspections. I can adjust the hive according to what I’m seeing rather than being limited by the number of boxes I have available.
The four-layer configuration gives me more room to experiment with how I manage each colony. Not every hive grows at the same rate, so I like having options.
I went with the four-layer setup because I wanted more room to adjust the hive as the colony develops. It gives me more options without having to order another box right away.
I used this setup for a colony that was developing at a different pace from my other hives. The extra box gave me more flexibility in how I arranged the equipment.
I like keeping my hive equipment visually consistent, and the no-logo design makes that easy. I can paint all my boxes the same way without having to work around branding.
I prefer buying a complete setup when I’m starting a new hive because it keeps the equipment consistent from day one. This gave me a good amount to work with.
I bought this for a stronger colony that was outgrowing its original arrangement. Having the fourth box available made the transition much easier to plan.
The no-logo finish gives it a very traditional appearance. Once painted and placed in the yard, it looks exactly like the kind of hive equipment I’m used to seeing.
I’ve been trying to keep spare equipment distributed between my hives instead of storing everything in one place. This setup gave me enough boxes to make that strategy easier.
Four layers felt like a good middle ground for me. I wanted more capacity than a basic setup but didn't want to jump straight into a much larger configuration.
I like being able to make my own markings on each box. Between hive numbers and small notes, the plain boxes have been useful for keeping my equipment organized.
The fourth box gives me a lot more flexibility once the colony really starts picking up. I don't have to make every expansion decision at the exact moment the bees need more room.
This setup has worked well for the way I handle seasonal changes. I have enough equipment available to make adjustments without completely rebuilding the hive.
I bought this mainly because I wanted a clean, unbranded hive for my backyard. The four-box configuration was an added benefit because it gives me some room to work with as the colony changes.
When you have several colonies, they don't all follow the same schedule. I like having a four-layer setup available so I can give one hive additional equipment without taking something away from another.
I like the way the whole hive looks after painting. The blank exterior gave me plenty of room for my own design without having to work around branding.
Having an extra box already available has been especially useful during the stronger parts of the season. I can make changes based on what I'm seeing during inspections rather than what equipment happens to be sitting in the shed.
Four layers may sound like a lot when you're first looking at the stack, but for a colony that really gets moving, having the additional capacity available can save a lot of rearranging later.
I’ve found the extra box useful even when I’m not using all four layers at once. Having it available means I can change the configuration when the colony’s condition calls for it.
My favorite thing about this setup is the flexibility. I don't necessarily have every box on the hive at the same time, but having the equipment ready means I can adjust the configuration as the colony changes.
The clean exterior makes it easy to add my own hive numbers and notes. That's useful when you're keeping several colonies and don't want to rely on memory.
I wanted a complete hive that I could build into my own setup rather than something that already looked finished and branded. This gave me the flexibility I was looking for while still keeping the traditional 10-frame Langstroth layout.
I had been piecing together equipment from different places before this, and having one coordinated four-layer setup has made my yard look much more consistent.
I ordered this ahead of the spring buildup, which turned out to be a good move. By the time the colony started expanding rapidly, I already had the extra equipment available instead of waiting for another order.
I wasn't interested in a pre-branded hive because I wanted to paint everything myself. The blank boxes made that part easy, and the finished hive has a much more personal look.
One thing I've learned is that equipment planning matters a lot during a busy nectar season. Having an additional box ready means I can respond to the colony instead of trying to catch up with it.
