National Long Bee Hives

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Long or horizontal hives use 14x12 Extra Deep frames and are a popular method of keeping bees - less equipment, less space and less back ache.

Our National Long Bee Hives are exactly twice the width of a National Standard bee hive - this allows both Standard width boxes and 5 Frame boxes to be used on top.

The hive can be used for one colony horizontally to avoid weight lifting. It has a central divider so the colony can be artificially swarmed or split within the same hive.

Alternatively, using the central divider, the hive can be used for two colonies each benefitting from the insulation of the other.

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Bee Hive Stand Assembled, Long Folding

Long Folding Bee Hive Stand. Long enough for our National Long Hive or two National Standard Hives with space for a…

Item#: Item# 03000

Bee Hive Wood Stain & Protector, Whitewash, 1lt

The exterior of all wooden bee hives must be protected from the wet otherwise the bees must use their energy…

Item#: Item# 19310

National Assembled, 1/2 Hive, Crown Board

British National 5 Frame 1/2 Bee Hive Crown Board Bee space both sides with 2 holes for feeding. The external width of…

Item#: Item# 03069

National Assembled, 1/2 Hive, Standard Shallow Box

British National 5 Frame 1/2 Hive Standard Shallow Super box.
The external width of our 1/2 Hives is exactly half…

Item#: Item# 03071

National Assembled, Complete Long Hive, Extra Deep 14x12 Box

British National Long Hive, Extra Deep 14x12 Box. Fully assembled, no DIY needed. All woodwork is knot free untreated solid timber -…

Item#: Item# 02990

National Assembled, Long Hive, Extra Deep 14x12 Box

British National Long Hive, Extra Deep 14x12 Box. Box only - Floor and Crownboards are only shown for illustration. Fully assembled, no…

Item#: Item# 02992

National Assembled, Long Hive, Gabled Roof

British National Long Hive Gabled Roof, fully assembled. This is designed for our National Long Hive, twice the width of a…

Item#: Item# 02997

National Assembled, Long Hive, Varroa Mesh Floor

British National Long Hive Varroa Mesh Floor, fully assembled. This is designed for our National Long Hive incorporating: Stainless steel mesh flooring. Central…