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.
- Premium bee venom (Apis Venenum Purum) formula
- Water-soluble, non-greasy base
- 86.4% ingredients of natural origin
- Convenient topical application
- Developed using traditional apitherapy principles*
Active Ingredients
- Apis Venenum Purum (Honeybee Venom)
- Methyl Nicotinate
- Oleum sinapis volatile
- Oleum Terebinthinae
- Piper nigrum oil
- Proprietary blend of pure essential oils
Additional Ingredients
- Purified water
- Sodium chloride
- Methylparaben†
- Propylparaben†
- Water-soluble base
†Compliant with EU's Scientific Committee for Consumer Safety (SCCS) and European Organic Standard guidelines
Suggested Uses
- Support healthy joint mobility*
- Maintain muscle comfort before and after physical activity*
- Promote healthy circulation in applied areas*
- Support skin renewal processes*
Application Instructions
For Muscle and Joint Support:
- Apply a thin layer to desired area
- Gently massage until absorbed
- Use up to 3-4 times daily as needed
- May produce a warming sensation
For Facial Application:
- Mix 1 part VeneX® with 5-10 parts of your regular night cream
- Apply the mixture to clean skin, avoiding eye area
- Use for two weeks, followed by a one-week break
- Remove with gentle cleanser in the morning
Clinical Studies
In a 2005 study published in the Journal of the American Apitherapy Society (Vol 12, No 3), VeneX® demonstrated superior skin response compared to five other bee venom preparations, achieving a 3.34 rating on a 4-point scale for circulation-promoting activity.
Quality Assurance
Each batch of VeneX® undergoes rigorous testing to ensure:
- Optimal bee venom concentration
- Ingredient purity
- Formula stability
- Manufacturing consistency
Safety Information
- Perform a patch test before first use
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes
- Do not apply to broken skin
- Discontinue use if irritation occurs
- Consult healthcare provider before use if you have bee sting allergies
- Keep out of reach of children
Storage
Store at room temperature in original container. Protect from extreme temperatures and direct sunlight.
*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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