Explore expert insights on honeycomb boxes and packaging strategies. Read guides on comb honey production, preservation techniques, and presentation for commercial apiaries.
Learn how to attract bees to a hive box using beeswax, old frames, and lemongrass oil. Effective strategies for swarm capture and colony management.
Compare deep, medium, and shallow bee box sizes. Understand their weight, capacity, and best uses for efficient and safe hive management.
Discover the exact depth of a medium bee box (6 5/8") and how its design simplifies hive management, reduces weight, and boosts efficiency.
A medium bee box is 6 5/8 inches deep. Learn the pros and cons of this versatile size versus deep and shallow boxes for your beekeeping needs.
A standard deep bee box is 9 9/16 inches (243 mm) deep. Learn how this size impacts brood rearing, honey harvesting, and hive management.
A hive box is the central brood chamber for a honeybee colony. Learn its critical role in beekeeping, how it differs from honey supers, and common mistakes to avoid.
Learn the precise terms for beehive compartments, from honeycomb cells to supers. Essential knowledge for beekeepers and apiary managers.
Discover the types of beekeeping boxes, from deep brood chambers to honey supers. Learn the differences between 8-frame and 10-frame hives.
Discover the correct beekeeping terminology for hive boxes. Learn the difference between a brood box for raising bees and a honey super for harvesting honey.
Discover the dual purpose of the honeycomb: a nursery for raising brood and a pantry for storing honey, built with maximum efficiency.
Learn why honey cappings are a prized, edible delicacy. Explore their unique flavor, texture, and how to enjoy this pure product from the hive.
Discover the core purpose of a bee box: a modular hive system for colony health, honey production, and sustainable beekeeping practices.
Learn the key signs for removing honey supers, including hive weight and capped honey, to harvest ripe honey and ensure colony health.
Learn why starting with two beehives, not one, is the best strategy for new beekeepers. Gain insurance, better learning, and management flexibility.