{"product_id":"bee-hive-cedar-british-national-beehive-with-brood-box-2-supers-beekeeping-equipment","title":"Bee Hive Cedar British National beehive with Brood Box \u0026 2 Supers Beekeeping Equipment","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesigned for both aspiring and experienced beekeepers, our Cedar British National Beehive provides a robust and traditional home for your bees. This comprehensive beehive provides the core components for establishing your bee colony, featuring a brood box for your queen and developing colony, plus two supers ready for honey collection. Crafted from high-quality, durable cedar wood, with no MDF or plastic components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cb\u003eBritish National Beehive\u003c\/b\u003e comes as a full beekeeping equipment solution, ensuring you have the core components for your colony's growth and honey production:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x 6\" Flat Roof complete with galvanised cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Summer and winter entrance \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Wooden inspection drawer with metal runner and twin setting entrance block\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Varroa Mesh Floor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 x Supers with metal frame runners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Brood box with metal frame runners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Galvanised Steel Queen Excluder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x B.S National Crown Board with porter bee escapes cut out\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 x Roof complete with breather vents and robust steel cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHive Assembly \u0026amp; Quality:\u003c\/b\u003e This cedar beehive features a deep 6\" roof with high-quality dovetail joints and a galvanised top, designed for durability. It is provided as a flat pack beekeeping beehive kit with full assembly instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote for assembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe bottom bars are the narrow bars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlide sides with runners up into position after bottom bars have been put into place to ensure frames sit correctly in the hive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease ensure the hive has been correctly placed together before gluing or nailing the hive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA physical copy of these full assembly instructions is included with your beehive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a quick and easy visual guide to assembly, please watch the video below, which typically takes around 15 minutes to put together: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/s4KxUgfi7BQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/s4KxUgfi7BQ\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits of Beekeeping with Our Hive:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvesting your own honey from your British National Beehive is not only incredibly satisfying but can also bring a wealth of natural goodness to your table. \u003cspan class=\"citation-52\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-52\"\u003eRaw honey contains valuable antioxidants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-52 citation-end-52\"\u003e, known for their protective properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-52 citation-end-52\"\u003e\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"10\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!----\u003eBeyond the honey, adding a beehive to your garden provides immense environmental benefits. \u003cspan class=\"citation-51\"\u003eYour bees will significantly increase the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-51\"\u003epollination of flowers, fruits, and vegetables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-51 citation-end-51\"\u003e in your garden and surrounding areas, supporting local biodiversity.\u003csup data-turn-source-index=\"11\" class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e It's a truly rewarding way to connect with nature and contribute to a healthier ecosystem.\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"114\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"112\"\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"247\"\u003eCedar is naturally durable, however we recommend applying a bee-safe wood preservative to the exterior for additional protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"371\"\u003eAllow the item to stand outdoors for several days before placing it on your hive, giving the timber time to acclimatise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"373\" data-end=\"510\"\u003eTo help maintain the condition and appearance of the wood, re-treatment is recommended every few years. Avoid treating internal surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apiary Gear Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50307509682523,"sku":"SQ7514190","price":145.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0929\/8742\/5115\/files\/New_hive_9.png?v=1770222689","url":"https:\/\/apiarygearsupplies.com\/products\/bee-hive-cedar-british-national-beehive-with-brood-box-2-supers-beekeeping-equipment","provider":"Apiary Gear Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}