The Basic Components of the Honey Bee Hive
The honey bee hive consists of several boxes that are named after their colony use versus simply the size.
The most common naming convention among beginning beekeepers is simply a brood box and a super. The brood box is the box where the queen lays her eggs (the “brood”) and the super box is where the remaining worker bees place the honey stores. So, you may also hear them called honey supers.
The more experience beekeepers tend to use the size and function in their names, so you may a “deep box” or “deep brood box”, which refers to the box as before where the queen lays her eggs.
Super boxes for the Langstroth hive come in 3 sizes:
- shallow ask known as
- medium also known as an Illinois Super
- or the no longer commonly use Wisconsin Super
Then we have top and bottom boards that also come in different variations:
Top boards with inner and outer covers, used mostly up north and Migratory Top boards more commonly used in Florida since we don’t have a huge temperature differential that causes condensation inside the hive.
Bottom boards can be solid or screened. The screened bottom board is known to be used in the control of the varroa destructor mite.
Then we have frames and sometimes we have foundation.
Propolina gently diffuses propolis, a remarkable natural substance created by honeybees, into your indoor environment. Research suggests that propolis contains beneficial flavonoids and phenolic compounds that may support:
- Healthy indoor air quality
- Normal respiratory function*
- Overall immune system health*
Design & Features
- Adorable honey bee design with glowing antennae indicating operation
- Ideal for spaces up to 269 sq. ft. (25 square meters)
- Precise temperature control (62° - 85°C) for optimal propolis diffusion
- Easy-to-use cartridge system with insertion point in bee's head
- A convenient power button located behind the head
- Each cartridge provides approximately 122 hours of continuous use
- Includes 1 propolis cartridge (approximately 5 days of 24/7 operation)
Natural Alternative
Unlike traditional essential oil diffusers, Propolina utilizes the natural compounds found in bee propolis. Our diffusion technology helps maintain the integrity of propolis's beneficial compounds while dispersing them effectively throughout your space.
Quality Assurance
- 2-year manufacturer warranty
- Carefully controlled heating system
- Premium-grade propolis cartridges
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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