Hoover Hives
Hoover Hives sells Langstroth beehives that arrive coated rather than painted. Boxes are cut with true dovetail joints and dipped in natural beeswax, which seals the wood against weather, skips the yearly paint job and leaves the honey colored finish the brand is known for. Kits follow standard setups: the Gold Standard in 8 or 10 frame with two deep brood boxes and one medium honey super, and the Northern Style Plus aimed at long winters. Frames come with wax coated CellTech plastic foundations, and dimensions match industry standard, so parts swap with other Langstroth gear.
Tight joints mean bees spend less time sealing gaps with propolis, and boxes stay square season after season. Hives ship flat with predrilled holes and screws, sold direct, on Amazon and through dealers such as Galena Farms. Beekeepers who prefer foundationless frames or other hive designs will look elsewhere.
Pros
- True dovetail joints, boxes stay square
- Dipped in natural beeswax, no painting
- Standard sizes, parts interchange
- Complete kits for 8 or 10 frame setups
- Winter oriented configuration available
- Sold direct, on Amazon and via dealers
Cons
- Assembly required before the bees arrive
- Plastic foundations, not foundationless
- Langstroth only, no top bar or Warre
- Heavy boxes, shipping adds up
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