Bee Boxes Canada made with Canadian Pine
Our bee boxes are precision-milled for the perfect dimensions to ensure a successful results for novice beekeepers. Our measurements are designed to prevent honeycomb from forming in unwanted places in the hive. The result? A stress-free setup and an easier maintenance routine.
Three Most Popular Types of Hive Setups:
Langstroth Hive
These Bee Boxes are the perfect solution for new beekeepers. The Langstroth hive design, patented in the 19th century, offers removable frames for bees to build comb and stackable boxes for easy use. Create an efficient home for your bees with this timeless classic.
Our bee boxes are designed to emulate a Langstroth Hive, and feature an outer/telescoping cover to protect the hive from rain, an inner cover for insulation and bee escapes, shallow/honey supers for honey production, a queen excluder for worker bee passage, and frames to hold honeycomb, bees, pollen, and nectar. Make beekeeping a breeze with bee boxes.
2. Top Bar Hive
A unique top bar hive design, featuring horizontal bars along the top of the box. With one-piece bars and no foundation required, hive management is much simpler and lighter than classic Langstroth designs. Elevate the hive off the ground with a stand for best results. Let our bee boxes help make beekeeping easier on your back!
Our bee boxes provide a unique top bar hive design, featuring horizontal bars along the top of the box. With one-piece bars and no foundation required, hive management is much simpler and lighter than classic Langstroth designs. Elevate the hive off the ground with a stand for best results. Let our bee boxes help make beekeeping easier on your back!
This type of setup is not ideal for top bar beekeeping, with a few additional challenges. For example, honey must be removed from the natural comb, leaving the comb behind to be replaced each year. Also, these hives require more frequent inspections to ensure the bees don’t overcrowd or swarm.
3. Warre Hive
Beekeepers looking for a reliable, easy-to-manage hive should consider Warré (war-RAY) boxes. This mid-20th century design offers a vertical top bar hive with identically sized stacked boxes, eliminating the need for frames or foundation sheets. Bees build their honeycomb down from top bars placed within each box, providing an ideal home for your hive.
Bee boxes are designed according to the Warré style, allowing beekeepers to easily “bottom-super” their hive. This emulates the natural environment of bees, creating the ideal environment for a healthy and happy bee colony. Exact assembly is important, so follow the plan directions carefully to ensure the best results.
Our Pine Hive Box is crafted using Canadian white pine of 7/8″ thickness, meets Langstroth standards, and features dovetail-fitted corners with pre-drilled nail holes to reduce cracking. It also comes with a robust, easy-to-grip handle for ease of use. Our superior craftsmanship ensures you a reliable, durable hive box.
Our bee boxes are designed to help beekeepers choose the right type of hive for their needs. Each of the three popular designs comes with its own unique advantages and disadvantages, so you can make the most informed choice. To ensure success, follow the plan directions carefully if you choose to build the hive yourself. Poorly constructed bee boxes can lead to bee distress and beekeeper frustration. Our most popular type of hive is the langstroth hive.
Deep brood box 20 × 16.625 × 9.625 in
Honey Box 20 × 16.625 × 6.625 in
Hive Kits: Starter, single, double and deluxe starter kits are available some include extra tools & protective gear as well.
Ready to use, with durable construction for lasting use. Built for strength with glued and primed interiors, they ship fast and easy. Contact us for bulk orders and shipping quotes.
Have questions? Just call 226-377-4096 or email sales@ophbeekeepingsupplies.com