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Segeberg Hive
The original Segeberg Hive made of hard foam is the classic among plastic hive systems. Thanks to its square external dimensions, the Segeberg Hive can be used for both warm and cold setup beekeeping. The extensive range of accessories for this hive system enables a wide variety of operating methods and offers everything you need for beginners and professionals alike.
Features of the Segeberger hive system
- suitable frame dimensions: standard size (DN)
- square outer dimensions: 50 x 50 cm - suitable for hot and cold setup
- Material properties: lightweight, weather-resistant, extremely durable
Find out more about the Original Segeberg Hive
In addition to the complete hives, here you will also find the individual hive parts, i.e. floors, the various Boxes and lids as well as the matching accessories: e.g. matching frames and suitable paints.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
Rigid foam made of expanded polystyrene (EPS), also known as Styropor® or rigid polystyrene®, is a plastic that is ideal for the production of beehives due to its versatile properties and has proven its worth for decades:
- Lightweight and stable: for easy handling and beekeeping that is easy on the joints
- Weather-resistant: durable and stable in all weather conditions
- Insulating: the insulating properties of the material protect the interior from external weather influences and help the bees to maintain the temperature of the beehive
- HBCD-free: our polystyrene is free from HBCD, a flame-retardant additive that is considered harmful to health
Hive parts made of Hartpor Styropor® shrink by up to one percent within the first year after production. With an external dimension of 50 cm, this corresponds to half a centimeter. The majority of the shrinking process takes place in our warehouse, but is not yet fully completed on delivery. Frames with "fresh" boxes that are still too large therefore have less bearing surface than older boxes that have reached their final size.
Our sturdy ventilation grilles with a material thickness of 1 mm are carefully glued in place using hot glue before delivery. Nevertheless, it is possible that the ventilation grilles may come loose due to the tension caused by the shrinking process and depending on use. We recommend using a hot glue gun with the appropriate hot glue or our ApiDana® hive glue to reattach the ventilation grilles.