Buy styrofoam hive - reach for the Franken hive now
The Frankenbeute is one of the most popular styrofoam hives and is available in various sizes and dimensions. The most widespread is probably the Frankenbeute 10 Zander size with matching frames. Here the numerous advantages of the Styrofoam hive are combined with one of the most popular dimensions from all over Germany and the surrounding area. Of course, you can order the Frankenbeute 10 Rähmchen Zander with high floor directly as a practical all-in-one set with us online. The styrofoam hive set includes a high floor with three whole frames for 10 frames each Zander size as well as six galvanized support rails and a matching lid. We also have suitable accessories in our assortment, with which the Styrofoam hive can be supplemented. Other dimensions are also available in our online store. The Franken hive offers numerous possibilities, including for beekeepers who prefer to use Dadant leaf, Dadant US or Langstroth instead of Zander. If you already have a Styrofoam hive, you have the opportunity to supplement it with the appropriate accessories for Styrofoam hives according to your desired dimensions. Some of the accessories for the Franken hive are also universally applicable and are therefore suitable for use in any Styrofoam hive. Just have a look around! Of course, we offer matching solutions for flat bottom and high bottom, so you can optimally complement any type of Frankenbeute.
Segeberger hive - a high quality styrofoam hive with tradition
Also very widespread in Germany is the Segeberger Beute, which goes back to a long tradition. Of course, this styrofoam hive has not existed as long as the classic wooden hive, but from the very beginning, the Segeberger hive was able to assert itself through its high quality and fantastic implementation. The Segeberger hive also scores with a special lightness, while the high-quality material at the same time optimally protects against the weather conditions. The durability of the Segeberger hive stands out just as much as the excellent insulation properties for the bees. Particularly popular with our customers is the practical Segeberger hive set high-floor, which includes a high-floor with aluminum ventilation grid, three whole frames for 11 frames each according to Deutsch Normalmaß, six plastic frame rails and a lid. The Segeberger hive according to Deutsch Normalmaß belongs to the most widespread styrofoam hives in Germany. Of course, you can also variably supplement this model or already existing Styrofoam hives with the high-quality Segeberger inserts. Therefore, we have you suitable accessories for your Styrofoam hive at hand - from simple Ablegerkästen, over different Hochzargen up to Futterzargen and Wanderböden. Also high quality stainless steel lids for even better durability and optimal protection for your Segeberger styrofoam hive are available in our online store. If you choose the Segeberger hive, you automatically create an adequate home for your bees and a high yield of honey, as the amount of food required can be significantly reduced due to the optimal insulation.
Hive protection - protect the styrofoam hive optimally from pests and intruders
One of the few disadvantages of the Styrofoam hive is, of course, that pests and insects can eat their way through the material quite quickly to get at the bees or the honey. With a few simple steps, however, this effect can be prevented. We have therefore prepared for you various means of hive protection, with which you can optimally protect the Styrofoam hive from all predators. The classic is the ant stop from Apilanol, which consists of uncleaned sheep's wool grease. This is simply applied to the outer fold area of the polystyrene hive, effectively preventing ant infestation and cementing.
If damage to the polystyrene hive does occur, for example due to severe storms or other environmental influences, you can achieve the best results with the popular ApiNord® hive glue. Supplied in a ready-to-use tube, this adhesive is ideal for styrofoam hives and allows for a clean and quick repair. A good alternative is ApiNord® Hive Putty, which can be used to cleanly repair damaged styrofoam parts on the styrofoam hive.
The numerous advantages of styrofoam hives summarized for you
As you can see, the styrofoam hive offers numerous advantages compared to the traditional wooden bee hive. We have conveniently summarized these advantages for you once again, so that the choice between traditional bee hive and styrofoam hive will be a little easier for you. Of course, the wooden hive also comes with some advantages that you should also consider when making your decision.
The styrofoam hive at a glance:
- Low weight: the styrofoam hive often weighs only a fraction compared to the classic wooden bee hive and can therefore be transported particularly easily
- High resistance to moisture: Styrofoam bee hives are highly resistant to moisture and offer optimal protection against mold or dampness
- Good insulating properties: Due to the fantastic insulation of Styrofoam hives, feed consumption is significantly reduced, so higher honey production can be expected
- Earlier production: Due to the warm temperatures in a Styrofoam hive, bees perk up earlier in the year and therefore start producing and breeding new workerssooner
- Good insulation: Styrofoam hive is not only resistant to cold, but also effectively keeps excessive heat out of the hive
- Long durability: weathering is significantly less on styrofoam hives than on the classic wooden hive, therefore the life expectancy of styrofoam hives is also significantly higher than that of the traditional wooden variant
Do you have any questions about styrofoam hives? Call us!
If you still have unanswered questions about our st yrofoam hives or if the choice between styrofoam hive and wooden hive is very difficult for you, you can of course contact us. Behind the beekeeping professional is a large team of experienced beekeepers who will work with you to find the right solution for your beekeeping. To do this, simply contact us by phone or mail!
