Bee Hive Parts & Equipment

Hive Coating Options

The choice is yours to make and all the options are fine, or we would not offer them. We use a variety of all of the above in our own operation and the bees use them all the same. Note: The lighter paint colors like White, Silver, Lt. Beige and most pastel colors reflect heat and stay cooler in the summer than darker colors.

We are in the second year of experimenting with the wax dipped equipment to test this option in our area to see if we get the same results as the guys in other parts of the country report. 

Why Choose Wax Dipped?

The equipment is made in the USA, wax dipped in a proprietary, bee friendly wax blend specifically formulated to enhance longevity of your woodenware. Woodenware is dipped at a high temperature, sterilizing the box, boiling moisture out and allowing the wax to impregnate the wood, resulting in up to 25 years of use in the field.

Not only does wax dipping offer excellent performance benefits, it provides a beautiful finish on the hive that will look great in your apiary! 

Why Chose White Paint?

As with the Wax Dipped, the equipment is made in the USA and painted in our yards by one of our staff. We use the same type and quality the pros use for painting houses, so it's meant to last several years before repainting. Of courses, like any house paint, a maintenance coat every few years improves the life of the wood the paint is protecting. With painted boxes, you have the option of painting what ever color suits your tastes and needs. Some folks like to have each hive a different color and/or designs painted on them.