![]() This is especially important if you are unable, or prefer not, to carry heavy boxes.Ī full 10-frame deep box can weigh as heavy as 100 pounds, while a medium box will probably weigh half that. But what beginners need to know is that smaller frames and bodies (boxes) are lighter. You may refer to this Wikipedia page if you’re interested in the specific dimensions per variant of Langstroth hive. ![]() The boxes (where these frames are placed) also vary in height, with the three choices being Deeps, Mediums, and Shallows. A with-foundation frame is likely to be sturdier, while a without-foundation (i.e., foundationless) frame is said to be more natural for the bees. Robert Engelhardt., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons Waugsberg, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsĪnd here’s one without the foundation. This is a picture of a “with foundation” frame. ![]() Langstroth hives come in 5, 8, and 10 frames, with and without foundation. Don’t worry about it, you’ll see the distinctions over time. When I was starting out, I thought it looked like a regular box, hard to distinguish from other beehive types. Thomas Zimmermann (THWZ), CC BY-SA 3.0 DE, via Wikimedia Commons Here’s what the Langstroth hive looks like today. It’s still a movable-frame beehive that doesn’t necessitate the poisoning of bees to get their honey. This type of beehive was developed by Lorenzo Lorraine Langstroth, a minister who earned a patent on the design in 1852.ĭespite its long history, the overall design hasn’t changed much. We can’t have a discussion about the Langstroth hive without talking about the name. ![]()
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