Amish-Crafted Quality — Made in the USA
This 10-Frame Hive Base Kit includes all the essential top and bottom components needed to start or upgrade a Langstroth beehive. Expertly handcrafted by Amish artisans in Ohio, each piece represents generations of woodworking tradition, precision, and dependable American craftsmanship.
Built from premium Eastern White Pine and finished with durable protective materials, this kit provides everything your hive needs for year-round protection, proper airflow, and efficient colony management—all fully assembled and ready to use.
What’s Included (10-Frame Version)
✅ Telescoping Top Cover, capped with white aluminum
• 18-1/2″ x 22″ x 2-7/8″
• Weather-resistant, long-lasting protection
✅ Inner Cover
• 16-1/4″ x 19-7/8″ x 3/4″
• Ideal ventilation and moisture control
✅ Plastic Queen Excluder
• 16-1/4″ x 19-7/8″ x 1/8″
• Keeps the queen out of honey supers
✅ Screened Bottom Board
• 16-1/4″ x 22″ x 2-9/16″
• Helps ventilation, mite control & debris fall-through
✅ Plastic Insert (Monitoring Board)
• 15” x 21-3/4” x 1/8”
• Perfect for mite counts & seasonal insulation
✅ Entrance Reducer
• 14-5/8″ x 3/4″ x 3/4″
• Controls traffic and protects against robbing
✅ No Assembly Required
All components arrive fully assembled, ready for installation.
Why Choose Busy Bees ’N’ More?
Authentic Amish Craftsmanship
Busy Bees ’N’ More sought out the finest Amish woodworkers in Ohio—artisans known for precision, integrity, and durable craftsmanship. This hive equipment reflects that legacy.
Premium Eastern White Pine — Historic American Lumber
Sustainably sourced from Michigan and Pennsylvania, this stable, lightweight pine was once used to build pioneer cabins. Now it protects your bees with the same reliability.
Superior to Mass-Produced Imports
Unlike low-quality imported hive components, these boxes are built to last, designed for daily use, and finished with craftsmanship that enhances both function and appearance.
Made in the USA, Built to Last
Every piece is regionally sourced, handcrafted, and quality-checked—ensuring your hive components remain durable, attractive, and dependable for years.
Key Features
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Amish-Made in Ohio using generations of woodworking tradition
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Complete 10-frame hive top & bottom system
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White aluminum-capped top cover for superior weather resistance
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Inner cover included for moisture and airflow control
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Screened bottom board enhances ventilation and mite drop
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Slide-in insert for debris control & monitoring
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Entrance reducer included
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No assembly required
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Premium Eastern White Pine, sustainably sourced
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Made in the USA
Specifications
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Hive Size: 10-frame Langstroth
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Top Cover: 18-1/2″ x 22″ x 2-7/8″
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Inner Cover: 16-1/4″ x 19-7/8″ x 3/4″
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Queen Excluder: 16-1/4″ x 19-7/8″ x 1/8″
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Screened Bottom Board: 16-1/4″ x 22″ x 2-9/16″
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Plastic Insert: 15” x 21-3/4” x 1/8”
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Entrance Reducer: 14-5/8″ x 3/4″ x 3/4″
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Material: Eastern White Pine + Aluminum + Plastic
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Assembly: None