VEVOR Bee Hive 40 Frame Bee Hives Starter Kit, Beeswax Coated Fir Wood, 2 Deep + 2 Medium Bee Boxes Langstroth Beehive Kit, Transparent Acrylic Windows with Foundations for Beginners Pro Beekeepers
Deep box x2 + Medium box x2
Questions and Answers
7 Questions
Are these boxes compatible with standard frames form other suppliers?
Is this hot dipped wax or painted on wax? I read that you do not and cannot paint over wax and it needs to be sanded down in order to do so? Can last 1-2 years if hot dipped?
This product is wax-coated (applied wax), not hot-dip waxed. The wax layer should be sanded off if you plan to paint, and by itself it typically protects the hive only about 1–2 seasons outdoors.
By vevor
All the instructions that I have read for other hives say that the first step before assembly is to paint the hive. This wood is very pretty and I would prefer not to paint, but I also don't want my hive to get wood rot. The picture in the instructions shows the assembled hive unpainted and says use bees wax for maintenance. How often do I need to apply the beeswax
For outdoor beehives, it is recommended to apply paint every 3-6 months. If the beehives are located in a sheltered, rain-protected shed/eaves, the frequency can be extended to 6-12 months. The key is to check whether the beeswax layer on the wood surface shows signs of cracking, whitening, or moisture absorption.
By vevor
The images show plexiglass-like windows for observation. Does this kit include the clear window panes? Some offsite reviews mention that it does not.
The listing says - Natural Cedar - yet your answer to the question about “what kind of wood are boxes made of” is fur + pine. Please clarify.
