The Hoover Hives® Complete 8-Frame Beehive Kit is a premium Langstroth-compatible hive package built for easier handling and long-term durability. Designed around a practical configuration of two brood boxes and one medium super, this kit includes everything needed to start or expand a colony using natural, beeswax-coated components.

Crafted from solid fir wood and coated in 100% pure natural beeswax, Hoover Hives products offer reliable protection from outdoor exposure without chemical treatments or paint. The lightweight 8-frame design reduces overall box weight while still providing efficient space for brood rearing and honey production.

What’s Included

• Telescoping Top Cover

  Galvanized-steel capped and fully wax-coated

• Inner Cover

  Designed for proper insulation and airflow

• Plastic Queen Excluder

  For effective brood management

• (2) Langstroth 8-Frame Brood Boxes

  Solid fir wood, 100% natural beeswax coated

• (1) Medium Super Box

  Solid fir wood, 100% natural beeswax coated

• (16) Deep Brood Frames with Black Textured CellTech Foundations

  Food-grade plastic foundations coated in 100% natural beeswax

• (8) Medium Super Frames with Wax-Coated CellTech Foundations

• Solid Screened Bottom Board

• Entrance Reducer

  Adjustable for seasonal changes

• Nails and hardware for assembly

Product Highlights

• Complete, ready-to-build Langstroth 8-frame hive kit

• Solid fir wood construction

• Thick 100% natural beeswax coating on all wooden components

• Wax-coated CellTech foundations for faster comb acceptance

• Screened bottom board for dependable ventilation

• Adjustable entrance reducer included

• Ideal for both new beekeepers and experienced apiaries

• Assembly required

Designed for Compatibility

This kit follows standard 8-frame Langstroth measurements, making it compatible with most 8-frame beekeeping components including additional supers, feeders, and common hive accessories.

Why Choose This Configuration

The 8-frame format helps keep hive boxes more manageable. Fewer frames per box means lower individual box weight, which is especially helpful during inspections, honey harvest, and seasonal maintenance. This design offers a balanced setup for brood space and honey storage without the bulk of a full 10-frame system.

Quality You Can Count On

Hoover Hives products are known for practical, dependable construction. The natural beeswax coating protects the wood from moisture and decay while creating a familiar surface for bees. The combination of fir boxes and wax-coated foundations delivers a durable hive solution built for years of outdoor service.