Product Overview
8 Frame Assembled / Painted White Honey Bee Swarm Catching Single Story Bee Hive
If you want to put out a trap to catch a swarm of bees in, then our 8 frame swarm catching special is the hive that you need! To use as a swarm catcher, simply place the hive on a pallet or on cement blocks wherever you would like to permanently keep the hive - there is no need to place the box up high in a tree. The heavy wax coating on the plastic foundation of the frames will lure the scout bees right to the hive, and in turn, the scout bees will bring the swarm right to the box. As an added bonus, wax moths and other creatures are unable to damage the plastic foundation in the frames, unlike beeswax foundation.
ALL NEW!! All of our bee hives come with your choice of Triple Waxed plastic one piece frames, or assembled wooden frames with Triple Waxed foundation! These frames / foundations have the heaviest coating of wax available on the market!! The heavier coating of wax helps promote the bees acceptance, and the fresh, natural aroma of the wax helps encourage the bees to start working on it (prevents bees from leaving the hive after being installed, unlike lower grade foundations with less wax coating, found in cheaper hive setups). Your choice of all natural yellow, like beeswax, or black deep. Why settle for less?
Please note: The difference in colors has nothing to do with the bees acceptance; it all has to do with the preference of each beekeeper. The black foundation makes it easy to find out if your queen is alive and laying well: it is easy to see the small white eggs against the black background, so you don't have to see your queen to know that you have one. It also makes it easier to tell if you have a drone layer. Yellow foundation is more like actual beeswax, and it is quite often more preferred by a lot of our customers.
Assembled / Painted White Bee Hive Includes:
One Assembled / Painted Deep 9-5/8" 8 Frame Hive Body with 8 Assembled Wooden Frames or Plastic One Piece Frames Featuring Triple Wax Coatings
One Assembled/Painted 8 Frame Telescoping Cover
One Assembled 8 Frame Notched Wooden Inner Cover
Your Choice: Assembled/Painted 8 Frame Solid Bottom Board & 8 Frame Entrance Reducer OR Assembled/Painted 8 Frame Screened Bottom Board & 8 Frame Entrance Reducer
Introducing Lappe's Bee Supply 8 Frame Single Story Honey Bee Swarm Catching Hive! This high-quality hive is fully assembled and ready for immediate use—no tools or complicated setup required. With a depth of 9-5/8", this hive provides plenty of space for your bees to raise brood and store honey, ensuring a strong and healthy colony. Each frame features a durable Extreme Triple Wax coating, creating a smooth surface that helps your bees build comb efficiently.
This hive is designed to work perfectly with standard Langstroth beekeeping equipment, making it a breeze to integrate additional hive parts into your existing setup. When your colony almost has the deep brood box filled, simply stack additional boxes on top for easy expansion.
Quick overview of the key features:
- Fully assembled, painted, and ready to use—no tools or painting needed.
- 9-5/8" depth offers ample space for brood and honey storage to get your bees started.
- Features Lappe's Extreme Triple Wax coated frames for efficient comb building - the highest wax coating in the industry!
- Supports healthy colony growth and promotes honey production.
- Easy to expand by stacking more boxes as your needs grow.
Give your bees a great start with a quality hive that helps them thrive! A well-designed hive provides more than just shelter; it creates a supportive environment where bees can grow, raise brood, and produce honey efficiently. With enough space, easy foraging access, and proper ventilation, your bees will flourish. Using durable materials and features that cater to their needs ensures a strong colony, leading to abundant honey and a rewarding beekeeping experience. Create the perfect home for your bees, and enjoy watching them thrive while they benefit the surrounding ecosystem!
This hive is assembled using commercial grade hive body parts; expect some knots & cracks on painted surfaces.
