{"product_id":"beehive-insulated-plastic-10-frame-3-box-2x-brood-1x-honey-super-beekeeping","title":"Insulated 3-Box Beehive Kit — 10-Frame, 2 Brood + Honey Super, Plastic","description":"\u003ch2\u003eInsulated Plastic Beehive — Built to Outperform Wood\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFRAMES SOLD SEPARATELY (ALL DEEP FRAMES, Plastic or Wood will fit)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive your colony the best possible home. This 3-ply insulated plastic beehive maintains a stable internal climate year-round, so your bees spend less energy heating and cooling and more energy making honey. Built from high-density polystyrene sandwiched between durable plastic walls, this hive is lighter, stronger, and longer-lasting than traditional wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Beekeepers Are Switching to Insulated Plastic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear-Round Temperature Control\u003c\/strong\u003e — Triple-wall insulated construction keeps the hive cool in summer and warm through winter, reducing colony stress in any climate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUp to 35% More Honey\u003c\/strong\u003e — When bees aren't burning energy and honey stores to regulate temperature, they focus on foraging and comb-building. Beekeepers consistently report significantly higher yields from insulated hives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRot Proof \u0026amp; Moisture Resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e — Unlike wood, this hive will never rot, warp, crack, or absorb water. No painting, no sealing, no weatherproofing — ever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight\u003c\/strong\u003e — Weighs roughly half as much as a comparable wood hive, making inspections, harvesting, and hive moves much easier on your back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme Durability\u003c\/strong\u003e — Impact resistant and built to handle heavy loads. Expect 10+ years of service with zero maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV \u0026amp; Weather Resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stands up to sun, rain, and wind season after season without breaking down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduced Moisture Buildup\u003c\/strong\u003e — Insulation prevents condensation inside the hive, meaning less mold and healthier bees through the wet months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment Safe\u003c\/strong\u003e — Compatible with common hive treatments including oxalic acid, formic acid, and caustic potash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandard 10-Frame Langstroth\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fully compatible with all standard Langstroth frames, foundations, and accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt-In Top Feeder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inner cover doubles as a \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt-in feeder\u003c\/strong\u003e — fill it with sugar syrup to feed your colony without ever opening the hive. No separate hive-top feeder required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced Bottom Board\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ventilated bottom board is packed with features you'd normally have to buy separately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In Pollen Trap\u003c\/strong\u003e — Slides into the bottom board for hygienic pollen collection. When pollen season is over, slide it out and replace with the included red blind plug.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScreened Ventilation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Allows airflow in hot weather and helps remove excess moisture in cold weather, helping honey mature faster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSliding Entrance Reducer\u003c\/strong\u003e — Manage hive access and defend against robbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Hive Top Cover (insulated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Inner Cover \/ Feeder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3x Insulated Hive Boxes (10-frame) — 2 deep brood + 1 honey super\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Queen Excluder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Bee Escape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6x Round Bee Entrances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Sliding Entrance Reducer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6x Frame Limiters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Division Board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x Bottom Board with Built-In Pollen Trap\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6x Buckles with screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6x Screws for Bottom Board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8x Screws for Bee Entrances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30x Screws for Buckles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lid \/ Top Cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e The top cover has a built-in 1-gallon feeder integrated right into it. You can feed your bees sugar syrup without ever opening the hive — just pour it in from the top. The inner cover has a feeding hole that connects to the feeder reservoir. The whole lid is insulated just like the boxes, so it helps maintain hive temperature while also giving you that convenient feeding option. No more stacking a separate hive-top feeder or using entrance feeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bottom Board:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is where it gets really nice compared to a basic wood bottom. It's a ventilated screened bottom board with multiple built-in features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarroa monitoring tray\u003c\/strong\u003e — A slide-out drawer underneath the screened floor. Mites fall through the mesh and land on the tray, so you can check your mite counts without cracking open the hive. You can also slide it closed in winter to seal things up and retain heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in pollen trap\u003c\/strong\u003e — Integrated into the bottom board so you can collect pollen cleanly without a separate add-on. The mesh is designed to avoid injuring bees while stripping pollen from their legs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollen collection drawer\u003c\/strong\u003e — A separate tray that slides out so you can harvest the pollen hygienically.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVentilation control\u003c\/strong\u003e — The screened floor allows airflow in hot weather to help cool the hive and remove excess moisture. In cold weather, you close the tray to seal it off and keep heat in. This moisture control also helps honey mature faster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntrance reducer\u003c\/strong\u003e — Built-in or included for managing hive access and defending against robbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSo basically the top and bottom are doing a lot of heavy lifting compared to a standard wood hive setup. You'd normally have to buy a feeder, a varroa screen, and a pollen trap all separately — on this hive it's all built in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit ships in \u003cstrong\u003e2 boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e. Box 2 is automatically added to your cart at no extra charge — both boxes are required for your complete kit. Some assembly required. Ready to set up right out of the box with no painting or weatherproofing needed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"21LEDUSA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48627907756259,"sku":null,"price":219.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0791\/3147\/6195\/files\/s-l1600.png?v=1775072088","url":"https:\/\/www.dfwbeesupply.com\/products\/beehive-insulated-plastic-10-frame-3-box-2x-brood-1x-honey-super-beekeeping","provider":"DFW Bee Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}