{"product_id":"8-frame-complete-medium-6-5-8-inch-box-with-frames-and-foundation","title":"8-Frame Complete, Medium 6 5\/8-inch Box with Frames and Foundation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/boxes-with-frames\/products\/8-frame-complete-medium-6-5-8-inch-box-with-frames-and-foundation\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003emedium box\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e is most commonly given to colonies by their beekeeper to give the bees space to store extra honey. The medium box is much lighter compared to a deep box, which is why they have become popular as honey boxes. They can also be used as a part of the brood nest when using medium boxes for all parts of the hive. These medium boxes are also called Illinois, supers, or honey boxes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/cypress-vs-pine-for-beehives\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecypress\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Langstroth hive is a complete kit with the woodenware needed to start your first beehive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe beekeeping supplies in this kit include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/8-frame-equipment\/products\/8-frame-cypress-medium-6-5-8-inch-super-box\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e1-8 Frame Cypress Medium box\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/plastic-foundation-frames-and-assembly-tools\/products\/medium-625-inch-lanstroth-frame\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e8 medium frames\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/plastic-foundation-frames-and-assembly-tools\/products\/medium-plastic-foundation-with-extra-wax-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e8 medium sheets of double wax foundation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can opt to purchase your \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/hive-kits\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ebeekeeper starter kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e unassembled, assembled, or painted. On all of our kits, the boxes and frames are the only parts that would need any assembling. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen choosing the assembled option, we will assemble your boxes and frames\/foundations with staples and wood glue so you can be assured they will never fall apart.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e If choosing assembled and painted, we will assemble your equipment, coat it with a white primer, and finish with a layer of premium-quality, UV-resistant white paint on the outside of the equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe have set ourselves apart by supplying high-quality equipment to beekeepers and our kits are where we started doing this. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe wood we use is a durable, 7\/8-inch thick, smooth cypress board that is naturally rot-resistant and will last decades even without paint.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Besides our cypress wood, we choose to use precision cut frames and foundation with double the beeswax on it as our competition, so you and your bees will be happy with our equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 2015, we were tired and disappointed with using the standard thinly coated, Mann-lake plastic foundation, and others like it. The bees just would not build comb on it... So we changed to what the bees like more and found a supplier who would apply twice the beeswax on it. And our bees and our customers have never looked back. The additional coat of American beeswax makes a SIGNIFICANT difference to the bees (and the beekeepers). Our bees just love it! \u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSee our other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/boxes-with-frames\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCypress Boxes With Frames.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"8-Frame Unassembled","offer_id":47499234476255,"sku":"BOX FR M 8 UNN","price":45.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8-Frame Assembled","offer_id":47499234509023,"sku":"BOX FR M 8 A","price":56.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8-Frame Assembled,Primed and Painted","offer_id":47499234541791,"sku":"BOX FR M 8 AP","price":65.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/5869\/7695\/files\/8-Frame-Complete-Medium-6-58-inch-Box-with-Frames-and-Foundation-8-Frame-Assembled-Foxhound-Bee-Company.png?v=1760679309","url":"https:\/\/laxaaurasolutionsltd.myshopify.com\/products\/8-frame-complete-medium-6-5-8-inch-box-with-frames-and-foundation","provider":"Ludus Gaming","version":"1.0","type":"link"}