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12 Frame National Poly Hive, 12 Frame National Poly Hive 14 x 12
Stainless Steel Metal Excluder Recessed 12 Frame Hive
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Designed specifically for our new 12 Frame Poly Hives, this stainless steel queen excluder is precision-made to provide a perfect fit. It sits neatly within the hive rebate and rests securely on top of the brood frames, preventing the queen from entering the honey supers while allowing worker bees to move freely between boxes.
Manufactured from high-quality stainless steel, this queen excluder offers excellent durability, corrosion resistance, and ease of use. Its robust construction ensures correct bee spacing and reliable performance throughout the season.
It is exclusively compatible with our new 12 Frame Poly Hive design and is not suitable for other hive types or previous poly hive models.
Key Features:
- Made from durable, corrosion-resistant stainless steel
- Designed exclusively for our new 12 Frame Poly Hives
- Fits securely within the hive rebate
- Rests directly on top of the brood frames
- Allows worker bees to pass while restricting the queen
- Strong, long-lasting construction
- Precise fit for efficient colony management
£24.00 inc. VAT
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12 Frame National Poly Super
12 Frame National Poly Super Box (Rebated)
Our rebated 12 Frame National Poly Super Box has been designed to combine durability, functionality, and an attractive modern appearance. The recessed handholds on two sides provide a more comfortable and secure grip, making lifting full honey supers easier while enhancing the overall look of the hive.
The super features a single entrance hole positioned in the centre of the front face, giving foraging bees faster access to the honey supers. This helps improve traffic flow during busy nectar flows and can contribute to more efficient honey collection.
Features
- Holds 12 Hoffman super frames
- External dimensions: 490 mm × 490 mm
- Ergonomic recessed handholds on two sides
- Central front entrance for improved bee access to honey supers
- Manufactured from high-density polystyrene for excellent insulation and long-lasting durability
Compatibility
This super box is only compatible with the 12 Frame National Poly Hive system.
Not compatible with:
- National Poly Hive with Shallow Roof
- National Poly Hive with Deep Roof
Important Information
Due to the manufacturing process and the nature of the material, minor cosmetic imperfections such as small scuffs or marks may be present. These do not affect the performance, strength, or lifespan of the product.
Printed super boxes are supplied flat packed and require assembly.
SKU: n/a - Bee Feed + Feeders, National Poly Hive with Shallow Roof
Mini Ashforth Feeder 2.4L
This 2.4 litre box feeder is a practical and reliable solution for feeding honeybee colonies throughout the season. Its universal design makes it suitable for a wide range of hive types.
Manufactured from durable plastic, the feeder is built for long-term use and is easy to keep clean — an essential factor in maintaining good apiary hygiene and healthy colonies.
The feeder features a two-chamber design:
a larger chamber for filling with syrup or feed
a narrow access chamber that allows bees to move safely while reducing the risk of drowning
After feeding, the feeder can be washed in hot water, dried, and stored ready for the next feeding period, making it a practical and reusable piece of beekeeping equipment.
Please note: product colour may vary depending on the material batch.
Dimensions
Length: 280 mm
Width: 215 mm
Height: 73 mm
SKU: n/a - 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
National Queen Trap
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 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 - 12 Frame National Poly Hive
12 Frame National Poly Hive
Discover the next generation of beekeeping with the Abelo 12 Frame National Poly Hive, expertly designed to combine exceptional insulation, durability and practical functionality. Manufactured from high-density, steam-moulded polystyrene (160 g/L), this premium hive features reinforced interlocking edges, integrated plastic frame runners and a top bee space design for convenient colony management. With capacity for 12 British National frames per box, the Abelo Poly Hive offers a spacious, reliable and well-insulated home for your bees.
Key Features & Benefits
- 12-frame British National capacity – generous space for brood development and honey storage.
- High-density polystyrene (160 g/L) – excellent insulation with lightweight construction.
- Steam-moulded manufacturing – robust, precisely formed hive components.
- Top bee space – designed for practical National hive management.
- Reinforced interlocking rebates – improve durability and provide a secure fit between hive components.
- Improved weather protection – rebated joints help limit water ingress.
- Integrated plastic frame runners – protect the hive body and support smooth frame handling.
- Hive-tool access points – make separating hive boxes easier during inspections.
- Durable plastic floor – rot-resistant construction for long-term use.
- Professionally painted finish – available in selected colour combinations.
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This adhesive designed for quick repair of polystyrene hives. It helps to disguise damage caused by ants and wax moths. This product uses dispersion adhesive as an active ingredient. Dispersion adhesives are water-based adhesive systems which form bonds through physical hardening when the water evaporates.
SKU: n/a - 12 Frame National Poly Hive, 12 Frame National Poly Hive 14 x 12
12 Frame National Poly Roof
Our new roof sits snugly on top of the crown board, giving the entire hive a slim-lined look. It is embossed with a recessed plastic hive strap guard which runs across the middle of the roof for extra protection when strapping up hives for transport or winter. On the underside of the roof there is also a recess 20mm in from it’s circumference to provide a snug fitting onto the crown board.
This roof only works with the 12 Frame Premium National Poly Hive.
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 - 12 Frame National Poly Hive, 12 Frame National Poly Hive 14 x 12
12 Frame National Poly Hive Eke Sage
12 Frame National Poly Hive, 12 Frame National Poly Hive 14 x 1212 Frame National Poly Hive Eke Sage
The 12 Frame National Hive Poly Eke has been specifically designed with fully interlocking plastic rebates. It measures 57mm in height which will allow adequate space for fondant or varroa treatments.
Used in conjunction with existing super boxes the design and specific measurements of the eke allow you to easily convert your supers to brood boxes.
Due to the nature of the material this product may not be perfect – any scuffs or marks will not impede its use.
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Locking Hive Strap 4m, 25mm
12 Frame National Poly Hive, 12 Frame National Poly Hive 14 x 12, Hive Accessories, Langstroth - CEDAR, Langstroth Hive - POLY, National Hive - CEDAR 2nd Quality, National Hive Western Red Cedar, 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 RoofLocking Hive Strap 4m, 25mm
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