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Vlovebee Beehive: Superior Craftsmanship & Quality
Superior Craftsmanship: Our beehives are built with high-quality fir wood, ensuring tight joints and lasting durability.
Natural Protection: Coated with a blend of beeswax and paraffin, our hives are naturally protected without the need for toxic paints.
Ready for Bees: The included plastic foundation sheets are pre-coated with beeswax for quick acceptance by your bees.
Complete Set: This kit includes a 10-frame super box, 10 frames, and 10 foundation sheets—everything you need to get started.
Standard Size: The deep box is a standard 10-frame size, compatible with other beekeeping equipment.
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 Hives-10 Frame Wax Dipped Honey Super Bee Boxes With Pine Wooden Frames And Beeswax Coated Plastic Foundation Sheet (Unassembled)
$79.00$39.29-50%
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!
I bought this because I wanted another super that matched the rest of my setup. Having the same style across the yard makes everything look much more uniform.
I reached out before ordering because I wanted to confirm what was included. The support team answered everything clearly, and the order process ended up being much easier than I expected.
I wasn't sure if my bees would move up into the new box quickly, but they started using it sooner than expected. The frames fit well and inspections have been pretty smooth so far.
I added this after noticing my colony was running out of room above the brood chamber. Within a short time the bees started working upward, and it gave them the space they needed without disrupting the hive too much.
I’ve used a few different honey supers over the years and this one definitely feels more durable than some budget options online. The wax-coated foundation was a nice bonus.
Well designed, easy to understand although instructions are limited. I will warn you though, there is a lot of hammering building all the frames. The house itself is built from cedar. The interior parts are all Fir. Some fir is soft, but some Fir has a very pronounced grain to the wood. This can cause your nail to split the frame wood, or cause the nail to follow the grain which will cause the nail to exit out the side of what you are nailing. That happened to me several times on one house but not so much on the other two. The dip of Beeswax and parafin is better than what I received on a similar hive that was over twice as much.
I have already assembled it, and the process was actually quite simple. Spring is the perfect time to add a hive super, and I am extremely satisfied with this product. The price is very reasonable—especially after applying a coupon to bring the cost down even further—yet the quality remains outstanding; in fact, it is even better than the beehives I have purchased in the past.
I absolutely love this! The mortise-and-tenon joints fit together perfectly—every single seam aligns just right. The shipping was surprisingly fast; I received the order in just two days. Assembly was also incredibly simple—even my ten-year-old son could handle it! The included hardware even came with a few extra screws and nails. I really hope my bees love it as much as I do!
I like having an extra super available when I’m working several colonies at once. It gives me a little more flexibility during the busy part of the season.
I’ve been using this super during my regular inspections and it has fit naturally into my existing setup. No learning curve or unusual configuration to deal with.
One thing I appreciate is having enough supers on hand to work around my harvesting schedule. I don’t have to pull a box and immediately turn around and put it back on another hive.
The super has become part of my seasonal setup rather than something I only pull out at harvest time. I’ve found it useful to have it ready as the colony’s needs change.
I ordered this one to keep my equipment numbers balanced across the apiary. I’d rather have one extra box sitting in storage than realize I’m short one during a strong flow.
The VLoveBee branding looks nice in the yard. It’s noticeable when you’re looking at it, but it doesn’t distract from the natural look of the wooden hive.
Having an additional super has also helped when I want to leave a box aside for cleaning or maintenance without taking away equipment from an active colony.
I’m running more than one hive now, and individual supers are starting to make more sense for my setup. This one gives me another piece of equipment I can assign where it’s needed.
I bought this as part of getting my apiary better organized. Keeping extra boxes sorted and ready has made seasonal hive work feel much more manageable.
After a few seasons, you realize how useful it is to have enough equipment that you can make decisions based on the bees instead of whatever boxes happen to be available. This super gives me another option when managing the yard.
I usually wait until I see fresh white wax before adding another super. This one went on at just the right time and gave the colony somewhere to put incoming nectar instead of backing up the brood nest.
I wasn't looking for anything fancy. I just wanted another super that would become part of my regular rotation, and that's exactly how I've been using it.
One thing I appreciated was being able to keep harvesting on schedule without feeling like I had to rush because the colony was running out of storage space.
This season started slower than normal, but once the nectar flow picked up, I was glad this super was already sitting in the apiary waiting to be used. Planning ahead definitely paid off.
I don't always harvest a lot of honey every year, but having enough storage available means the bees can keep working without me constantly moving boxes around.
This honey super has been a practical addition to my equipment. It gives me more options during nectar flow, helps me stay ahead of fast-growing colonies, and the support before and after ordering made the entire experience feel smooth.
