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Types of Bee Hives Compared: Which Style Suits You?
Compare the main types of bee hives, including Langstroth, top bar and Warre, plus National, WBC and nucs, and see which style fits your goals and climate.
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Nucleus Hives (Nucs) Explained: What They Are and How to Use One
Find out what a nucleus hive is, what a nuc contains, how it differs from package bees, what to check when buying one and how to move it into a full hive.
Parts of a Bee Hive: What Every Box, Frame and Board Does
A bottom-to-top guide to the components of a bee hive, including the stand, bottom board, brood box, frames, supers, excluder and cover, and what each does.
The Smallest Bee Hives: Mini Hives and Observation Boxes
Explore the smallest bee hives, from mini mating nucs and quarter-size hives to observation boxes and stingless bee homes, and learn their limits.
The WBC Hive: Why the Classic British Hive Is White
Learn what a WBC bee hive is, why it is traditionally painted white, how its double walls and lifts work, and the pros and cons before you buy one.
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