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Dadant Blatt Ruetli Hive
A classic of Swiss and French beekeeping in the Dadant leaf size. Typical for this type of hive are 10 Dadant leaf frames measuring 470 x 300 mm in the high brood chamber and 9 half-height frames measuring 470 x 159 mm in the honey chamber, with an external hive size of 43 x 50 cm and a frame height of 31.5 or 17 cm.
The bottoms and lids are solidly glued and screwed, the - seamless - frames are additionally mortise and tenoned and fitted with wooden rakes, with a wall thickness of 25 mm. The special features of Bieno® Natura, such as knot-free, planed solid wood, making it light and torsion-free with chamfered edges, are also realized in this hive.
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We only use untreated solid wood with all its natural properties and characteristics. The weather in the form of sun, rain and cold as well as fluctuating humidity affects all dried and sawn wood if it is not protected.
Our tip:
Paint the hives up to three times, roughening the surface with sandpaper between coats. Then refresh periodically depending on the condition and personal preference.
After the bees have moved in, the hives develop their own room climate. The temperature and humidity inside the hive differs from the climate outside. As a result, condensation can form under the lid, mold can form and the hive parts can crack. For better air circulation, we recommend raising the hive on Bee Hive Stands and removing the Sticky Boards after the Varroa check.