{"product_id":"maybee-beehive-starter-kit-10-frame-beehives-with-frames-foundations","title":"MayBee Beehive Starter Kit — 10-Frame Beehives with Frames \u0026 Foundations","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the MayBee Beehive Starter Kit, a thoughtfully designed home for your first honey bees. Built to endure, crafted from cedarwood with a wax-coated foundation, this hive blends natural materials with practical hardware so you can observe your colony in a sturdy, attractive setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDurable construction and smart design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outer shell uses heavy wax-coated cedarwood paired with pinewood honeycomb foundations for a reliable, safe home. The included beeswaxed plastic foundation provides stable support for the frames, while a pre-assembled, waterproof metal top cover helps keep the interior dry through changing weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeather-resistant top cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWax-coated foundations for bee-safe, stable frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDurable cedarwood construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVentilation, maintenance, and easy access\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemovable inner boards are prepped, sanded, and wax-coated for safe handling. They incorporate vents to improve airflow. A detachable bottom board with an entrance reducer makes cleaning simpler and helps protect the colony during inspections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVented inner boards for better airflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDetachable bottom board with entrance reducer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEasy to clean and inspect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpace to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two-layer hive measures 16.3 in W by 19.9 in D by 20 in H, with each box accommodating 10 frames and foundations. The deep brood box and the super box together offer ample room for honey storage and colony expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete kit for a quick start\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything you need to begin is included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBottom board\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEntrance reducer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInner cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTop cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQueen excluder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e10 deep frames with wax-coated foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e10 medium frames with wax-coated foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 medium box\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 brood box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssembling the hive is straightforward and designed to take about 30 minutes, making it accessible for weekend beekeepers and classroom setups alike. Once assembled, you can position the kit in a sunny, sheltered area, ready to host your first frames and your growing community of bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is this starter kit suitable for first-time beekeepers?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. It includes all necessary parts and clear assembly steps to help beginners set up a functional hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What space and capacity does the two-layer hive offer?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The two layers provide room for frames and honey storage, with 10 frames per box for scalable growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MayBee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45738334159034,"sku":"B08L8QJ1HD","price":402.91,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/3536\/8890\/files\/maybee-beehive-starter-kit-deep-brood-box.jpg?v=1774664473","url":"https:\/\/gardencanada.ca\/products\/maybee-beehive-starter-kit-10-frame-beehives-with-frames-foundations","provider":"Garden Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}