This is the same hive as featured in the basic beginner’s kit and includes a complete hive with single deep hive body. Expect to add additional equipment as the hive grows during the season. A typical colony uses 2 deeps for the brood area, and 3-4 medium boxes (“supers”) for the honey. It will take the bees about 2 seasons to create comb on the frames in all these boxes, and after that, the comb is re-used. Brood comb should be melted down if it has become very dark brown, Remember, your equipment will last for years if you paint all exterior surfaces with a few coats of exterior grade paint before installing bees.The assembled kit includes plastic frames. The unassembled kit features wooden frames and waxed plastic foundation.
The Essentials Kit Includes:
- Telescoping Outer Cover
- Standard Wooden Inner Cover
- 1 Deep Hive Body
- 8 Deep Wooden Frames Unassembled
- 8 Plastic Black Deep Foundations
- Reversible Bottom Board
- Nails For Assembly






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