Oue meticulously crafted brood box or deep box is an essential equipment for any thriving beehive. It serves as a home for the queen bee to lay her eggs. Strategically situated at the base of the hive and separated by a screen to ensure maximum productivity and protection. Trust in our expertly designed brood box for a successful beekeeping experience.

What is the difference between a brood box and a super?

In my experience, I can inform you that the brood box is the primary box containing the queen bee and the brood. It is separated from the rest of the boxes with a queen excluder on top. The supers are the additional boxes you add above the brood. The supers are the additional boxes placed above the brood box. Thus providing extra storage for the worker bees to store pollen and honey, making it a crucial part of the beehive.

Do you need two brood boxes?

A traditional starter beekeeping set includes two 9 1/2 inch ‘deep’ brood boxes and several 61/2 inch ‘medium’ honey supers. As the colony grows in its second year it my require up to 4 medium supers.

How long does it take bees to fill a brood box?

Then it can happen really fast and it can happen in weeks they can fill out thay bottom box and even start to fill the top box. But typically, it might take a month or two, in some cases if the queen isn’t strong or different types of breeds they can be slow to build up. It depends if they have good nectar and pollen sources where they are located.

Will adding a brood box prevent swarming?

By utilizing two brood boxes, the queen is provided with amble space, effectively minimizing the risk of swarming. The addition of a second brood box should occur when a single hive with eight frames contains approximately seven-eight combs containing bees and brood, as well as stored nectar.