Life in a Hive

• Wild Colonies
• Life in a Hive[+]
• Floor Plan
  • Langstroth and Bee Space
    • Exploded Diagram
      • Outer Cover
      • Inner Cover
      • Honey Super
      • Frame
      • Foundation
      • Queen Excluder
      • Deep Hive Boxes (brood chamber)
      • Entrance Reducer
      • Bottom Board
      • Hive Stand
  • Langstroth Hall of Fame Page

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The wires in the frame help prevent the wax foundation from sagging when the comb cells are full.
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Frame

Hive frames are made of wood or plastic, and hold the comb. There are usually ten in each hive box.

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