Beemax 4-Box Kit

Made of lightweight polystyrene with an impressive R-value of 6.5, this hive offers colonies a better chance at overwintering in extreme northern temperatures, and staying cool in the hot summer months.

Includes

• BeeMax Telescoping Outer Cover
• Wooden Inner Cover for BeeMax
• 2 BeeMax Medium Supers
• 20 Medium Frames
• 2 BeeMax Deep Hive Bodies
• 20 Deep Frames
• Plastic Queen Excluder
• Beemax Bottom Board with Built-in Varroa Screen
• Varroa Monitoring Equipment (Optional)

BeeMax Hive Assembly and Information.

FAQ

Q: Should I paint this hive?

A: BeeMax hive bodies should be painted with exterior latex paint to help protect the polystyrene from the sun’s UV rays and extend the life of the hive

Q: What is the difference between plastic foundation with wax versus heavy wax?

A: All plastic frames come waxed, but heavy wax has an extra layer that bees accept better, speeding up the process of drawing comb.

Q: When would I use black vs. white foundation?

A: The following will help you decide.

• Black foundation is great for brood, the high contrast against eggs allows easier identification
• White foundation is great for supers, the light nature of the plastic displays the true color of honey