16 Frame Double Beehive Kit With Mesh Screen Base - Includes Frames

This complete double level 16 frame beehive is made from New Zealand Pine. It is made up of 2 x full depth 8 frame supers (unassembled), the mesh screened bottom board (assembled), the galvanised lid (assembled) and includes 16 full depth frames (unassembled).

Included: 

• 2 x 8 Frame Super Boxes - The super boxes come unassembled, are made from NZ Pine and feature dovetails joints for strength and ease of assembly.

• 16 Full Depth Frames - The 20 frames come unassembled and are made from high grade New Zealand Pine.

• Galvanised Migratory Lid - The Galvanised lid comes assembled.

• Screened Mesh Bottom Board  - The bottom board comes fully assembled, is made from New Zealand Pine and feature a mesh base for hive health, ventilation and small hive beatle management. The base also have a removable draw to help trap small hive beatles. 

Optional Add-Ons:

• Queen Excluder - choice of plastic, galvanised metal or stainless steel

• Foundation - choice of 100% Australian beeswax, black plastic foundation, yellow plastic foundation

• Eyelets & Wire - only required with beeswax foundation
  

Please note the hive comes flat packed, with the lid and base pre-assembled. The super boxes and frames require assembly. Nails are NOT included with this kit.

Once assembled it is recommended the timber boxes be primed and painted for longevity.