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National DN4 Interlocking Half Frame
This frame is a full size DN4 National Brood Frame which can be divided into two National half frames.
Our National DN4 Interlocking Half Frame are used in Mini Plus National boxes.
- Top bar 253mm
- Side bar 216mm
- Bottom bar 178mm
All our National DN4 Interlocking Half Frame are 1st quality and contain no knots. Pack of 6.
NB: Frames are NOT suitable for Abelo Mating Hive boxes
SKU: n/a - Frames, Queen Rearing
Multiplex Wooden Mating Hive – Langstroth Deep
This innovative wooden mating hive with its modular Langstroth Deep frames gives you the flexibility to raise separate colonies in one hive. Complete with 12 mini Langstroth frames which combine together create a Langstroth Brood frame which can then be transferred seamlessly to your Langstroth Hive.
The removable partitions allow this mating hive to be used in a combination of ways, ranging from a full size Langstroth Mating Nuc with 6 Langstroth Frames to a 4 sectional mini mating nuc for 4 separate colonies. Allowing you to raise multiple colonies in number of ways to suit your needs.
Langstroth Deep frame full size:
- Top bar 19″ x 11/16″ (483mm)
- Side bar 9 1/8″ x 1 3/8″ (232mm)
- Bottom bar 17 9/16″ (447mm)
The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product.
Pre-orders delivery February 2025.
SKU: n/a - Frames, Queen Rearing
Multiplex Wooden Mating Hive – National
This innovative wooden mating hive with its modular DN4 National frames gives you the flexibility to raise separate colonies in one hive. Complete with 12 mini National frames which combine together create a National brood frame which can then be transferred seamlessly to your National Hive.
The removable partitions allow this mating hive to be used in a combination of ways, ranging from a full size National Mating Nuc with 6 National Frames to a 4 sectional mini mating nuc for 4 separate colonies. Allowing you to raise multiple colonies in number of ways to suit your needs.
SKU: n/a - Mini Plus National Hive, Queen Rearing
Mini Plus National Hive Painted
The mini plus National hive is the ideal solution for beekeepers looking for a versatile and functional hive for rearing queens or wintering small colonies. Thanks to its innovative modular frames, it allows them to be combined and transferred to a full-size brood box with a simple lock together design. Alternatively it enables you to start your colony in your National hive brood box and transfer the brood frames to your mini plus National hive to continue queen rearing.
Manufactured to the same high standard as our best selling 12 frame hive using high density steam moulded polysterene, the mini plus National hive is a durable and practical option.
Consists of:
- Roof
- Feeder
- Brood Box
- Partition
- Frame x 6 (flat pack – self assembly, foundation not included)
- Floor
Existing Abelo Mating Hive brood boxes are compatible with the Mini Plus National Hive but please note the frames are not the same size.
Due to the nature of the material this product may not be perfect – any scuffs or marks will not impede its use.
SKU: n/a - Mini Plus National Hive, Queen Rearing
Mini Plus National Hive Unpainted
The mini plus National hive is the ideal solution for beekeepers looking for a versatile and functional hive for rearing queens or wintering small colonies. Thanks to its innovative modular frames, it allows them to be combined and transferred to a full-size brood box with a simple lock together design. Alternatively it enables you to start your colony in your National hive brood box and transfer the brood frames to your mini plus National hive to continue queen rearing.
Manufactured to the same high standard as our best selling 12 frame hive using high density steam moulded polysterene, the mini plus National hive is a durable and practical option.
Existing Abelo Mating Hive brood boxes are compatible with the Mini Plus National Hive but please note the frames are not the same size.
Consists of:
- Roof
- Feeder
- Brood Box
- Partition
- Frame x 6 (flat pack – for self assembly foundation not included)
- Floor
Due to the nature of the material this product may not be perfect – any scuffs or marks will not impede its use.
SKU: n/a - Mini Plus National Hive, Queen Rearing
Mini Plus National Hive – Without Frames Painted
The mini plus National hive is the ideal solution for beekeepers looking for a versatile and functional hive for rearing queens or wintering small colonies. Thanks to its innovative modular frames, it allows them to be combined and transferred to a full-size brood box with a simple lock together design. Alternatively it enables you to start your colony in your National hive brood box and transfer the brood frames to your mini plus National hive to continue queen rearing.
Manufactured to the same high standard as our best selling 12 frame hive using high density steam moulded polysterene, the mini plus National hive is a durable and practical option.
Existing Abelo Mating Hive brood boxes are compatible with the Mini Plus National Hive but please note the frames are not the same size.
Consists of:
- Roof
- Feeder
- Brood Box
- Partition
- Frames not Included
- Floor
Due to the nature of the material this product may not be perfect – any scuffs or marks will not impede its use.
SKU: n/a - Mini Plus National Hive, Queen Rearing
Mini Plus National Hive – Without Frames Unpainted
The mini plus National hive is the ideal solution for beekeepers looking for a versatile and functional hive for rearing queens or wintering small colonies. Thanks to its innovative modular frames, it allows them to be combined and transferred to a full-size brood box with a simple lock together design. Alternatively it enables you to start your colony in your National hive brood box and transfer the brood frames to your mini plus National hive to continue queen rearing.
Manufactured to the same high standard as our best selling 12 frame hive using high density steam moulded polysterene, the mini plus National hive is a durable and practical option.
Existing Abelo Mating Hive brood boxes are compatible with the Mini Plus National Hive but please note the frames are not the same size.
Consists of:
- Roof
- Feeder
- Brood Box
- Partition
- Frames not Included
- Floor
Due to the nature of the material this product may not be perfect – any scuffs or marks will not impede its use.
SKU: n/a - Langstroth - CEDAR, Langstroth Hive - POLY, Queen Rearing
Langstroth Queen Cage Trap
This is our new style Langstroth queen trap. It’s made of a metal queen excluder bent to create a box which fits one Langstroth deep frame (not included). There is a metal cover to close the box. The spacing of the excluder is 4.3mm to enable the worker bees to pass through but not the queen.
Langstroth Deep frame size:
Top bar 19″ x 11/16″ (483mm)
Side bar 9 1/8″ x 1 3/8″ (232mm)
Bottom bar 17 9/16″ (447mm)SKU: n/a - Langstroth - CEDAR, Langstroth Hive - POLY, Queen Rearing
Langstroth Queen Cage Introducer
This is our new queen cage introducer. It fits one Langstroth deep frame (not included) in a cage that no bee can get through. Perfect for introducing a new queen.
Langstroth Deep frame size:
Top bar 19″ x 11/16″ (483mm)
Side bar 9 1/8″ x 1 3/8″ (232mm)
Bottom bar 17 9/16″ (447mm)SKU: n/a - 12 Frame National Poly Hive 14 x 12, National Hive - CEDAR 2nd Quality, National Poly Hive 14 x 12 with Deep Roof, National Poly Hive 14 x 12 with Shallow Roof, National Poly Hive with Deep Roof, National Poly Hive with Shallow Roof, Queen Rearing
14 x 12 National Queen Trap
12 Frame National Poly Hive 14 x 12, National Hive - CEDAR 2nd Quality, National Poly Hive 14 x 12 with Deep Roof, National Poly Hive 14 x 12 with Shallow Roof, National Poly Hive with Deep Roof, National Poly Hive with Shallow Roof, Queen Rearing14 x 12 National Queen Trap
This is our new style 14 x 12 National queen trap. It’s made of a metal queen excluder bent to create a box which fits two National frames (not included). There is a metal cover to close the box. The spacing of the excluder is 4.3mm to enable the worker bees to pass through but not the queen.
SKU: n/a - 12 Frame National Poly Hive 14 x 12, National Poly Hive 14 x 12 with Deep Roof, National Poly Hive 14 x 12 with Shallow Roof, Queen Rearing
14 x 12 National Queen Cage Introducer
12 Frame National Poly Hive 14 x 12, National Poly Hive 14 x 12 with Deep Roof, National Poly Hive 14 x 12 with Shallow Roof, Queen Rearing14 x 12 National Queen Cage Introducer
This is our new queen cage introducer. It fits one 14 x 12 National frame (not included) in a cage that no bee can get through. Perfect for introducing a new queen from one hive to another.
SKU: n/a - National Poly Hive with Deep Roof, National Poly Hive with Shallow Roof, National Poly Hive 14 x 12 with Shallow Roof, National Poly Hive 14 x 12 with Deep Roof, National Hive - CEDAR 2nd Quality, Queen Rearing
National Queen Trap
National Poly Hive with Deep Roof, National Poly Hive with Shallow Roof, National Poly Hive 14 x 12 with Shallow Roof, National Poly Hive 14 x 12 with Deep Roof, National Hive - CEDAR 2nd Quality, Queen RearingNational Queen Trap
This is our new style National queen trap. It’s made of a metal queen excluder bent to create a box which fits two National frames (not included). There is a metal cover to close the box. The spacing of the excluder is 4.3mm to enable the worker bees to pass through but not the queen.
SKU: n/a - National Poly Hive with Deep Roof, National Poly Hive with Shallow Roof, National Poly Hive 14 x 12 with Shallow Roof, National Poly Hive 14 x 12 with Deep Roof, National Hive - CEDAR 2nd Quality, Queen Rearing
National Queen Cage Introducer
National Poly Hive with Deep Roof, National Poly Hive with Shallow Roof, National Poly Hive 14 x 12 with Shallow Roof, National Poly Hive 14 x 12 with Deep Roof, National Hive - CEDAR 2nd Quality, Queen RearingNational Queen Cage Introducer
This is our new queen cage introducer. It fits one National frame (not included) in a cage that no bee can get through. Perfect for introducing a new queen from one hive to another.
SKU: n/a - Queen Rearing
Brown Mating Hive API EPP
Made from 100% recyclable EPP, the walls are approx. 20mm thick for optimal insulation.
3-frame brood box, which can accommodate 5 frames with feeder section removed.
Roof with roller cage recesses.
Removable sliding floor.
Removable feeder – capacity for up to 500g fondant.
Transparent inner lid with an opening for the insertion of a queen’s cage with a cover flap.
Stackable thanks to four corner feet and indentations in the lid.Comes complete with 3 plastic frames, queen excluder, ventilation grid and transparent inner lid.
SKU: n/a - Queen Rearing
Green Mating Hive API EPP
Made from 100% recyclable EPP, the walls are approx. 20mm thick for optimal insulation.
3-frame brood box, which can accommodate 5 frames with feeder section removed.
Roof with roller cage recesses.
Removable sliding floor.
Removable feeder – capacity for up to 500g fondant.
Transparent inner lid with an opening for the insertion of a queen’s cage with a cover flap.
Stackable thanks to four corner feet and indentations in the lid.Comes complete with 3 plastic frames, queen excluder, ventilation grid and transparent inner lid.
SKU: n/a - Queen Rearing
German Mating Hive
Comes complete with 3 plastic frames, queen excluder, ventilation grid and transparent inner lid.
Made in Germany from hard styrofoam, the walls are approx. 20mm thick for optimal insulation.
3-frame brood box, which can accommodate 5 frames with feeder section removed.
Roof with roller cage recesses.
Removable sliding floor.
Removable feeder – capacity for up to 500g fondant.
Transparent inner lid with an opening for the insertion of a queen’s cage with a cover flap.
Stackable thanks to four corner feet and indentations in the lid.SKU: n/a - Queen Rearing
Mini Bee Hive Queen Trap – LYSON
This is our new style Mini Bee Hive Queen Trap. It’s made of a metal queen excluder bent to create a box which fits two Mini Plus frames (not included). There is a metal cover to close the box. The spacing of the excluder is 4.3mm to enable the worker bees to pass through but not the queen.
SKU: n/a - Mini Plus National Hive, Queen Rearing
Mini Plus National Frame Assembled with Foundation x 6
Our Mini Plus National frames are used in Mini Plus National boxes and come in packs of 6, assembled and pre-wired with foundation embedded.
- Top bar 253mm
- Side bar 216mm
- Bottom bar 178mm
All our Mini Plus National frames are 1st quality and contain no knots.
NB: Frames are NOT suitable for Abelo Mating Hive boxes
Available now for Pre-Order
Delivery February 2025SKU: n/a - Top bar 253mm
- Mini Plus National Hive, Queen Rearing
Mini Plus National Brood Box Painted
The mini plus national hive brood box houses 6 x half national frames and partition which allows you to simultaneously raise two separate colonies.
The addition of a marking area on two sides allows you to easily number your hives.
Due to the nature of the material this product may not be perfect – any scuffs or marks will not impede its use.
SKU: n/a - Mini Plus National Hive, Queen Rearing
Mini Plus National Brood Box Unpainted
The mini plus national hive brood box houses 6 x half national frames and partition which allows you to simultaneously raise two separate colonies.
The addition of a marking area on two sides allows you to easily number your hives.
Unpainted.
Available now for Pre-Order
Delivery February 2025SKU: n/a - Mini Plus National Hive, Queen Rearing
Mini Plus National Feeder Painted
The dual feeder enables two bee colonies to be fed simultaneously. This is useful especially during the period of intensive growth or winter feeding.
Due to the nature of the material this product may not be perfect – any scuffs or marks will not impede its use.
SKU: n/a - Mini Plus National Hive, Queen Rearing
Mini Plus National Floor Painted
DUAL FLOOR
A dual partitioned floor with two outlets, full closure and landing area provides comfort and safety for the bees.Due to the nature of the material this product may not be perfect – any scuffs or marks will not impede its use.
SKU: n/a - Mini Plus National Hive, Queen Rearing
Mini Plus National Feeder Unpainted
The dual feeder enables two bee colonies to be fed simultaneously. This is useful especially during the period of intensive growth or winter feeding.
Unpainted.
Due to the nature of the material this product may not be perfect – any scuffs or marks will not impede its use.
SKU: n/a - Mini Plus National Hive, Queen Rearing
Mini Plus National Floor Unpainted
DUAL FLOOR
A dual partitioned floor with two outlets, full closure and landing area provides comfort and safety for the bees.Unpainted.
Due to the nature of the material this product may not be perfect – any scuffs or marks will not impede its use.
SKU: n/a - Mini Plus National Hive, Queen Rearing
Mini Plus National Roof Painted
The mini plus national hive has a four-sided roof which effectively drains water and, thanks to its compatibility with the bottom board, allows the hives to be stacked, which saves space during storage.
Due to the nature of the material this product may not be perfect – any scuffs or marks will not impede its use.
SKU: n/a
