The Knowledge Hive — smaller frame boxes

BC Bee Supply is proud to now carry a selection of "8 frame equipment". Are you considering moving to a lighter and easier-to-manage brood box or honey super? While most hive bodies are built to hold ten frames, an eight-frame box can give you the advantage of being lighter to lift when inspecting the bees or harvesting honey. The bees themselves might also prefer a smaller space to manage and be encouraged to draw out wax a bit quicker. For those backyard beekeepers who would prefer a slimmer version of the standard, deep Langstroth 10-frame boxes, we now stock a...