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Warré Hive
Made from 24 mm thick, untreated solid wood, suitable for 8 honeycomb slats per frame. These have a groove on the underside to accommodate a central wall strip to make it easier for the bees to continue building naturally. Manufactured according to the philosophy of the French priest Emile Warré (* March 9, 1867 in Grébault-Mesnil, † April 20, 1951 in Tours). He dispensed with frames and central walls and focused on the natural construction method.
The frames of the upper beam hive have external dimensions of approx. 34.8 x 34.8 cm, all hive parts are knot-free, solidly glued and screwed. The solid wood roof has external dimensions of approx. 41 x 41 cm.
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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.