In this video, you can watch a complete demonstration of how to assemble a frame for your beehive. Wooden frames come in a kit that includes the top bar with a wedge for the wax foundation, a bottom bar that consists of either two rails or one rail with an open slit, two side bars, and a packet of assorted nails and hardware. Note that you must order wax foundation separately and should order the size that matches your frames.
Learn how to identify the three types of bees in a hive: worker, drone, and queen. Also learn about the differences between the house bees and field bees.
Learn about the Flow beehive, which includes a way of harvesting surplus honey from the hive without having to smoke the bees and remove the honey supers.
Compare and contrast the popular beehive designs. Need a hive that maximizes honey production? A hive that enables your bees to survive weather extremes?
When the temperature wavers, as in early spring, beekeepers need to be careful to avoid the hive becoming chilled. Cold can be deadly to bees and larvae.