10 Frame Double Wax Dipped Hive Top Feeder with Super

Provide your honey bee colonies with a reliable, high-capacity feeding solution using the 10 Frame Double Wax Dipped Hive Top Feeder with Super from Lappe's Bee Supply. This fully assembled feeder combines a durable, double wax dipped wooden super with a heavy-duty one-piece plastic feeder insert, allowing you to feed large amounts of syrup while minimizing disturbance to your bees.

Unlike entrance feeders or jar feeders, a hive top feeder allows you to replenish syrup without removing brood boxes. Simply remove the outer lid, refill the feeder, and replace the cover. The bees remain safely below the galvanized steel safety screen while accessing syrup through the protected feeding channels.

The included feeder holds approximately 4 gallons of syrup, making it ideal for spring buildup, package bees, nucleus colonies, fall feeding, or helping colonies build winter food reserves. The seamless plastic reservoir helps prevent leaks, while the galvanized steel safety screen reduces bee drowning and provides long-lasting durability.

Why Beekeepers Choose a Hive Top Feeder

Hive top feeders have become one of the most popular methods of feeding honey bees because they offer several important advantages:

• Holds approximately 4 gallons of syrup
• Feed without opening the brood nest
• Large capacity reduces refill frequency
• Heavy-duty one-piece plastic reservoir
• Galvanized steel safety screen helps reduce drowning
• Double wax dipped wooden super resists weather and moisture
• Compatible with standard 10 frame Langstroth equipment
• Arrives fully assembled and ready for use

Double Wax Dipped for Long-Term Protection

Every wooden super is manufactured by Lappe's Bee Supply and protected using our premium double wax dipping process.

Each super is immersed in boiling wax twice for approximately ten minutes per dip. During this process, moisture is driven from the wood and replaced with hot wax that penetrates deep into the grain. Unlike surface paint, wax becomes part of the wood itself, helping protect it from moisture, warping, and weather exposure for years.

Over time, the exterior color may naturally lighten from sunlight and weather. This cosmetic change does not reduce the protection provided by the wax absorbed into the wood.

Product Specifications

• Fits standard 10 Frame Langstroth hives
• Super Dimensions:
  • Length: 20"
  • Width: 16-1/4"
  • Height: 4-1/2"
• Feeder Capacity: Approximately 4 gallons
• Heavy-duty one-piece plastic feeder insert
• Galvanized steel bee safety screen
• Double wax dipped assembled wooden super
• Ready to use

Ideal Uses

This feeder is an excellent choice for:

• Feeding package bees
• Installing nucleus colonies
• Spring stimulation feeding
• Building winter food reserves
• Drought feeding
• Supporting weak colonies
• New beekeepers
• Commercial apiaries

Why Buy Your Wax Dipped Equipment from Lappe's Bee Supply?

Lappe's Bee Supply has been involved in commercial beekeeping since 1978 and manufactures premium wax dipped hive equipment designed for years of dependable field use.

Our wax dipped woodenware is built to help reduce maintenance while providing excellent weather protection and professional appearance throughout the life of your hive.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much syrup does this feeder hold?

The feeder holds approximately 4 gallons of sugar syrup, reducing the number of refills needed during heavy feeding periods.

Will bees drown in this feeder?

The feeder includes a galvanized steel safety screen that helps keep bees separated from the syrup reservoir while allowing them safe access through protected feeding channels.

Does this fit all 10 frame Langstroth hives?

Yes. It is designed to fit standard 10 frame Langstroth equipment.

Is the wooden super painted?

No. The super is protected using our premium double wax dipping process rather than exterior paint.

Can I feed both spring and fall syrup?

Yes. This feeder works well with both 1:1 syrup for spring stimulation and 2:1 syrup for fall feeding, depending on your seasonal feeding program.

Does the feeder come assembled?

Yes. The wax dipped super and feeder insert arrive assembled and ready for installation.