{"product_id":"maybee-beehive-starter-kit-10-frame-boxes-wax-coated-hives-tools","title":"MayBee Beehive Starter Kit: 10-Frame Boxes, Wax-Coated Hives \u0026 Tools","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaunch your beekeeping journey with a thoughtfully designed starter kit from MayBee. The centerpiece is an assembled deep brood box finished with 100% beeswax, providing a natural, durable shell that stands up to outdoor conditions. The kit pairs this with ten deep brood frames and foundations—unassembled, yet ready to pair with the foundation sheets dipped in beeswax for a familiar, hands-on building experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the hive itself, you receive a complete beehive setup: a sturdy, wax-coated bottom board, a telescoping top cover, an inner cover, a queen excluder, and an entrance reducer. Each component is crafted for straightforward assembly and dependable performance, helping you observe colony activity with confidence as the season unfolds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDurable materials and hygienic design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDurability comes from a blend of heavy wax-coated cedarwood and pine parts, delivering a visually appealing home that weathers outdoor conditions. The foundation sheets are food-grade, and the beeswax coating on the plastic foundation aims to keep the framework clean while supporting natural comb-building by the bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s included in the Beehive Starter Kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAssembled Deep Brood Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnassembled 10 Deep Brood Frames with Beeswax-coated Foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWax-coated bottom board, telescoping top cover, inner cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQueen excluder and entrance reducer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBee smoker\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrame holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProtective gloves\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCleaning shovel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUncapping knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBeekeeping brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eJ hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eL hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBee feeder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEntrance feeder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo hive accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSmoker pellets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUncapping tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUncapping fork\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpur wire wheel embedder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTwo queen cages\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMarking tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMulti-function tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBee veil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-world use and practical benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn real-life garden settings, this kit supports a straightforward setup that helps you monitor early colony development. The wax-coated components make handling frames gentler and more familiar to beginners, while the protective gear and veil support safe, confident inspections. The queen excluder and entrance reducer give you versatile options during seasonal transitions, allowing you to adapt to your hive’s growth and activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy MayBee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis starter kit combines visual appeal with practical reliability. It emphasizes easy assembly, robust materials, and a complete toolset, so you can focus on learning the rhythms of your apiary. Consider the kit as a starting point with the potential to grow with your beekeeping journey.\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 kit suitable for beginners?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes, it provides a complete starter setup with tools and protective gear, plus wax-coated hive components for easy first-season use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What does the kit include?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The kit features one assembled deep brood box, frames with foundation, bottom board, top cover, queen excluder, entrance reducer, and a full tool set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MayBee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45738335273146,"sku":"B08QMGJDL8","price":353.63,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0753\/3536\/8890\/files\/maybee-beehive-starter-kit-front-view.jpg?v=1774664551","url":"https:\/\/gardencanada.ca\/products\/maybee-beehive-starter-kit-10-frame-boxes-wax-coated-hives-tools","provider":"Garden Canada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}