{"title":"Frames \u0026 Foundation","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"para-moth-crystal-drawer","title":"Para-Moth Crystal Drawer (10-Frame)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePara-Moth crystal drawer\u003c\/strong\u003e is off-season storage woodenware — a shallow pull-out tray that sits on top of a stack of stored supers and holds Para-Moth crystals (sold separately) while your drawn comb is in storage. The drawer is the equipment: it gives the crystals a clean, contained place to sit and makes them easy to check and refill without unstacking your boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull-out tray — slide it out to add or replenish crystals without breaking down the stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSized for 10-frame equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeather-stripped, no-leak tray construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReusable season after season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystals sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow beekeepers use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you store drawn comb and supers over the off-season, set the drawer on top of the stack and add your Para-Moth crystals to the tray. The drawer keeps the crystals contained and off the comb, and the pull-out design lets you check and top them up through the storage season. When you put the equipment back into service, pull the drawer and air the boxes out before adding bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is the drawer only — Para-Moth crystals are sold separately. It is built for 10-frame equipment. Always follow the crystal manufacturer's label directions for use, quantity, and airing-out before returning equipment to the hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/enoz-para-moth-balls-4oz-bag\"\u003ePara Moth Balls 4oz Bag\u003c\/a\u003e — the Para-Moth crystals this drawer holds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/enoz-paramoth-10oz-bag\"\u003eEnoz Para-Moth 20oz Bag\u003c\/a\u003e — larger crystal supply for storing more comb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: off-season comb-storage drawer (woodenware)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: 10-frame equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: weather-stripped, no-leak tray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 20 × 17 × 8 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: about 8 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystals sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the Para-Moth crystals included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This listing is the drawer only — the crystals are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat equipment size does it fit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is built for 10-frame equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I refill the crystals without unstacking my boxes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The pull-out tray slides out so you can add or replenish crystals without breaking down the stack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it reusable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The drawer is reusable season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlythewood Bee Company is a disabled veteran–owned business.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Miller Bee Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12295879524388,"sku":"210000000509","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5375\/7732\/products\/para-moth-crystal-drawer-10-frame.jpg?v=1780702611"},{"product_id":"cut-comb-foundation-medium","title":"5 5\/8 Medium Thin Surplus Foundation","description":"\u003cp\u003eThin surplus foundation is the thinnest beeswax foundation we carry, made for comb honey. The slim, unwired sheet lets bees draw delicate, edible comb that cuts cleanly for cut-comb and chunk honey, and it works in the Ross Round and Ceracell round-comb systems or in standard frames with a comb cutter. Each sheet is 100% pure beeswax sized for 5 5\/8\" medium frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-thin 100% beeswax — made for tender, edible comb honey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnwired, so the finished comb cuts cleanly with no wire to remove\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with Ross Round, the Ceracell round-comb system, or standard frames with a comb cutter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest in a wedged top bar with a grooved bottom bar; support pins optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSized for 6 5\/8\" hive bodies and 6 1\/4\" frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold in 10-sheet, 50-sheet, and 400-sheet quantities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works in real life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComb honey is simply honey left in the wax the bees built, so the foundation has to be thin enough to eat. Set a sheet in each comb-honey frame, give the bees a strong nectar flow, and they'll draw and cap clean white comb you can cut into squares or rounds. Because the sheet is unwired, there's nothing to pick out before you package it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a wedged top bar and a grooved bottom bar for the best hold, and add support pins if your frames need them. This is thin medium foundation for 6 5\/8\" boxes — for drawn-out brood and extracting frames, use our wired \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/medium-crimp-wire-foundation\"\u003ecrimp wire beeswax foundation\u003c\/a\u003e instead. One shipping note: we don't recommend shipping wax when temperatures are below 32°F, since cold wax turns brittle. If you order during a hard freeze, you accept the risk of cold-weather breakage in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/ross-round-honeycomb-super-kits\"\u003eRoss Round Honeycomb Super Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/medium-cut-comb-foundation\"\u003eMedium Cut Comb Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/medium-crimp-wire-foundation\"\u003eMedium Crimp Wire Beeswax Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: thin surplus (comb honey) foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 100% pure beeswax, unwired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame fit: 5 5\/8\" medium foundation for 6 1\/4\" frames in 6 5\/8\" boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest with: wedged top bar + grooved bottom bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantities: 10, 50, or 400 sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this edible-comb foundation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — it's thin, unwired beeswax meant to be eaten as comb honey, so there's no wire to remove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work with Ross Rounds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It's made for the Ross Round and Ceracell round-comb systems, and for standard frames with a comb cutter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat frames does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5 5\/8\" medium foundation for 6 1\/4\" frames in 6 5\/8\" hive bodies. Use a wedged top bar and a grooved bottom bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I ship it in winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe don't recommend shipping wax below 32°F — cold wax is brittle. If you order during a freeze, you accept the risk of breakage in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blythewood Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"10 Sheet","offer_id":42872010047524,"sku":"210000002628","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Sheets","offer_id":42872010014756,"sku":"210000002714","price":114.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"400 Sheets","offer_id":42872009981988,"sku":"210000000229","price":399.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5375\/7732\/files\/Medium-Thin-Surplus-Foundation.jpg?v=1775100917"},{"product_id":"beekeeping-frame-nailing-jig","title":"Frame Nailing Jig","description":"\u003cp\u003eA frame nailing jig that holds up to 10 frames square and true while you nail them together — turning frame assembly from a slow, crooked chore into a fast, accurate batch job. Fits shallow, medium, and deep frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembles up to 10 frames at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds every frame at a true 90° for square assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits shallow, medium, and deep frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLoad your unassembled frame parts into the jig and it clamps them square while you nail or staple. Batch-building this way keeps frames true — crooked frames bind in the box and draw uneven comb — and it's far faster than building one at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/alliance-unassembled-beehive-frames\"\u003eUnassembled Wooden Frames\u003c\/a\u003e — the frames this jig assembles.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 10 frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits:\u003c\/strong\u003e shallow, medium, deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 × 19 × 6 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many frames can it hold at once?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt assembles up to 10 frames at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat frame sizes does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt fits shallow, medium, and deep frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does it keep frames square?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt clamps every frame at a true 90° while you nail or staple, so the assembled frames stay square.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does square assembly matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCrooked frames bind in the box and draw uneven comb, so building them true avoids those problems.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Miller Bee Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12296178008100,"sku":"210000000200","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5375\/7732\/files\/5987__90428.1683825800.jpg?v=1775100950"},{"product_id":"metal-frame-spacer-set","title":"Metal Frame Spacer Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eGalvanized metal frame spacers that fit over the frame rests of any hive body or super and hold your frames at even, correct spacing. Sold as a set of two — one for each end of the box. Pick the frame count that matches how you want the box run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo spacers per set — one for each box end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGalvanized metal — durable and rust-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutouts hold frames at even, repeatable spacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit deep, medium, and shallow boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect the wooden frame rests from wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works in real life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrop a spacer over each frame-rest ledge and the cutouts do the rest — every frame seats at the same gap, so bees draw even, fully built comb instead of bridging or over-thickening it. Running fewer frames in a box (9 in a 10-frame, 8 in a 9-frame, and so on) gives fatter combs that are easier to uncap at harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your \u003cstrong\u003eFrame Size\u003c\/strong\u003e by how many frames you want the box to hold: 7, 8, 9, or 10 frame. Each set fits a box of that nominal width, and mounts in any depth — deep, medium, or shallow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/plastic-frame-spacer-tool\"\u003ePlastic Frame Spacer Tool\u003c\/a\u003e — a removable spacing comb if you'd rather not mount metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/acorn-plastic-frames\"\u003eAcorn Plastic Frames\u003c\/a\u003e — durable frames to space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/wooden-handle-frame-grip\"\u003eWooden Handle Frame Grip\u003c\/a\u003e — lift spaced frames cleanly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: galvanized metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 2 spacers per set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame sizes: 7, 8, 9, 10 frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: deep, medium, and shallow boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many spacers come in a set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo — one for each end of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the spacer to the number of frames you want the box to hold. For example, a 9-frame set runs nine frames in a ten-frame box for fatter, easier-to-uncap comb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo they fit medium and shallow supers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — they mount on the frame rests of deep, medium, and shallow boxes alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blythewood Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"7 Frame","offer_id":44228946395172,"sku":"210000002025","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 Frame","offer_id":30600371568676,"sku":"210000000302","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 Frame","offer_id":44228946427940,"sku":"210000000301","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Frame","offer_id":44228946460708,"sku":"210000000300","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5375\/7732\/products\/2b221ca7849276c3e56dcf4bd1df9e1d.jpg?v=1775101838"},{"product_id":"10-frame-slatted-rack","title":"10 Frame Slatted Rack","description":"\u003cp\u003eA slatted rack is a thin framed insert that sits between the bottom board and the brood chamber. First used around 1900, it opens space below the bottom box — room for bees to cluster, better airflow, and somewhere for the queen to lay lower on the comb. Northern beekeepers value it for overwintering and swarm control. Ships assembled, for 10-frame equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembled 10-frame slatted rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpens clustering and ventilation space under the brood nest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLets the queen lay lower on the bottom-box combs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps reduce the congestion that can trigger swarming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlats align with the frames, so it works alongside a screened bottom board or mite trap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works in real life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet the slatted rack directly on the bottom board with the brood box on top. The open slats give bees room to cluster off the floor and improve airflow up through the nest, which helps the colony regulate heat and humidity in summer and winter alike. With less congestion at the entrance, the queen tends to lay further down the combs and the colony is a little less swarm-prone. Because the slats run in line with the frames, the rack pairs cleanly with a screened bottom board for ventilation and mite monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the 10-frame size and ships assembled — set it in place and add your brood box. It's a seasonal management aid, most valued for overwintering and swarm control in cooler climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/screen-bottom-board-with-insert\"\u003eScreened Bottom Board with Insert\u003c\/a\u003e — pairs with the rack for airflow and mite counts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/solid-bottom-board\"\u003eSolid Bottom Board\u003c\/a\u003e — the floor the rack sits on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/5-pack-entrance-reducers-for-langstroth-hives\"\u003eEntrance Reducers\u003c\/a\u003e — manage the entrance through the seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfiguration: 10-frame Langstroth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacement: between bottom board and brood chamber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly: ships assembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a slatted rack do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt adds clustering and ventilation space under the brood nest, lets the queen lay lower, and helps reduce swarm-triggering congestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it go?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween the bottom board and the first brood box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it fit 8-frame hives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the 10-frame size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it assembled?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it ships assembled and ready to install.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mann Lake LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30600392605732,"sku":"210000000473","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5375\/7732\/products\/897ae301f2e20db4a155344d349d54f2.jpg?v=1775101971"},{"product_id":"queen-rearing-frame","title":"Queen Rearing Frame","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis queen cell bar frame gives you a place to mount queen cell cups for grafting and raising your own queens. It is a 9 1\/8 inch frame made of pine with three removable grooved bars, and it ships assembled and ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes assembled and ready to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree removable grooved cell bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from yellow pine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 1\/8 inch frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfiguration may vary slightly from the photo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works (in real life)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttach wax queen cell cups to the grooved bars using melted beeswax; a turkey baster and a pot of warm beeswax works well for this. Make sure the cups are firmly attached so they do not fall off during grafting or as the queens develop. Once the cups are secure, graft your larvae into them and place the prepared frame into a queen cell building box. A 5-frame nuc makes a good cell building box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame holds the cell cups but does not include cell cups. You will also need a way to build cells, such as a queenless cell builder or nuc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/jzbz-queen-cell-cups\"\u003ePlastic Queen Cell Cups\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/honey-bee-grafting-tool-stainless-steel-precise-and-reliable\"\u003eStainless Steel Honey Bee Grafting Tool\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/jzbz-type-queen-cage-bar\"\u003eQueen Cell Bar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: yellow pine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame size: 9 1\/8 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCell bars: 3 removable grooved bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: assembled and ready to use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it come assembled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it ships assembled and ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I attach the cell cups?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse melted beeswax to adhere wax cell cups to the grooved bars. A turkey baster and a pot of warm beeswax makes this easier. Be sure they are firmly attached so they do not fall off during grafting or queen development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include cell cups?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The frame holds cell cups but they are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do I put it in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlace the prepared frame in a queen cell building box; a 5-frame nuc works well for this purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"South Florida Bee Supply","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30600416100388,"sku":"210000000383","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5375\/7732\/products\/14e45f903206b6fc0a8ba4914f580e58.jpg?v=1775102111"},{"product_id":"acorn-plastic-foundation","title":"Acorn Plastic Foundation","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcorn plastic foundation gives bees a strong, ready-to-draw comb base that won't bow, warp, or blow out in the extractor. Each one-piece sheet is precision-molded with a natural honeycomb cell pattern and finished with a heavy wax coating, so bees accept it quickly and build straight, even comb. Made in the USA, this Acorn plastic foundation is a durable, low-maintenance alternative to wax sheets for both brood and honey frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-piece, super-rigid sheet\u003c\/strong\u003e — resists bowing and warping for flat, stable comb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision-molded cell pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e — mimics natural honeycomb so bees draw it out readily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy wax coating\u003c\/strong\u003e — a generous coat of beeswax encourages faster acceptance and comb building.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreakaway communication hole\u003c\/strong\u003e — pop it out to let bees move between frames, or leave it intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e — manufactured in California.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo sizes, two colors\u003c\/strong\u003e — Deep (9-1\/8\") and Medium (6-1\/4\"), in white or black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foundation snaps into a standard grooved wooden Langstroth frame and gives bees a centered guide to build on. The heavy wax coat is the part bees respond to — it smells and feels like comb they would build themselves, so they draw it out faster than bare plastic. Once drawn, the rigid plastic core stands up to repeated extraction without the blowouts you can get with wired wax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick your size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep (9-1\/8\") for brood boxes; Medium (6-1\/4\") for honey supers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick your color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White is the classic look and shows off honey and comb; black makes pale eggs and young larvae much easier to spot during inspections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick your pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e a single sheet, a 10-pack, or a 100-count case for whole yards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e fits standard grooved (groove top bar \/ groove bottom bar) wooden Langstroth frames. This listing is foundation only and does not include frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/acorn-plastic-frames\"\u003eAcorn Plastic Frames\u003c\/a\u003e — prefer an all-in-one? The same precision comb pattern molded as a one-piece frame, with no wooden frame or assembly needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/alliance-unassembled-beehive-frames\"\u003eAlliance Unassembled Beehive Frames\u003c\/a\u003e — the grooved (groove top bar \/ groove bottom bar) deep and medium wooden frames this foundation snaps into.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/10-frame-woodenware-bee-hive-frames-unassembled\"\u003e10 Frame Beehive Woodenware\u003c\/a\u003e — the unassembled hive body that houses a full set of frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/metal-foundation-support-pins\"\u003eMetal Foundation Support Pins\u003c\/a\u003e — lock the foundation into the frame so it cannot slide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/wooden-handle-frame-grip\"\u003eWooden Handle Frame Grip\u003c\/a\u003e — lift drawn frames cleanly during inspections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/stainless-steel-j-hook-hive-tool\"\u003eStainless Steel J-Hook Hive Tool\u003c\/a\u003e — pry and lift frames without crushing bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep 9-1\/8\" and Medium 6-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single, 10-Pack, 100-Count Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Food-grade plastic with a heavy beeswax coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA (California)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acorn Bee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep or medium — which do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e Use deep (9-1\/8\") foundation in brood boxes and medium (6-1\/4\") in honey supers, matching the depth of your woodenware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose black over white?\u003c\/strong\u003e Black foundation makes it far easier to see eggs and young larvae against the dark background during brood inspections. White is the traditional choice and shows comb and honey nicely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to wax it myself?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. It comes with a heavy wax coating already applied. Some beekeepers add a light extra coat of melted beeswax to speed acceptance even more, but it is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit my frames?\u003c\/strong\u003e It fits standard grooved Langstroth wooden frames (groove top and bottom bar). It is sold as foundation only, so pair it with the wooden frames linked above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the communication hole?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a small breakaway section you can pop out to let bees pass between frames. Leave it in place if you would rather keep frames separated.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acorn Bee LLC","offers":[{"title":"White \/ Deep \/ Single","offer_id":31438727675940,"sku":"210000000578","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ Medium \/ Single","offer_id":40650735484964,"sku":"210000002059","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Deep \/ Single","offer_id":31438727708708,"sku":"210000000580","price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Medium \/ Single","offer_id":40650735517732,"sku":"210000000579","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ Deep \/ 10-Pack","offer_id":44217245171748,"sku":"210000002619","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Deep \/ 10-Pack","offer_id":44217245204516,"sku":"210000002626","price":37.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ Deep \/ 100-Count Case","offer_id":44217245237284,"sku":"210000000595","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Deep \/ 100-Count Case","offer_id":44217245270052,"sku":"210000002624","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ Medium \/ 100-Count Case","offer_id":44217245302820,"sku":"210000001984","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Medium \/ 100-Count Case","offer_id":44217245335588,"sku":"210000000210","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5375\/7732\/files\/acorn-plastic-foundation-details-1.jpg?v=1780173842"},{"product_id":"crimp-wire-beeswax-foundation","title":"Crimp Wire Beeswax Foundation","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrimp wire beeswax foundation gives a colony a straight, sturdy starting point for clean, evenly drawn comb. Each sheet carries vertical crimped wire set through the wax, reinforcing the foundation as the bees draw it out and helping the finished comb stand up to inspection and extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVertical crimped wire embedded through the wax for added strength as comb is drawn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in deep, medium, and shallow depths to match your equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack sizes from a 10-sheet pack up to bulk boxes for a whole apiary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrops into standard wooden frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works (in real life)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick the depth that matches your equipment:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep\u003c\/strong\u003e — for deep brood frames, where the queen lays and the colony rears brood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e — the all-purpose depth for medium frames used as brood boxes or honey supers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShallow\u003c\/strong\u003e — for shallow honey supers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foundation drops into standard wooden frames. For the strongest hold, run horizontal frame wires and bond them into the wax with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/spur-wire-wheel-embedder\"\u003espur wire embedder\u003c\/a\u003e so the comb won’t sag or blow out in the extractor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your depth and pack size above. Pack sizes range from a 10-sheet pack for a few frames up to bulk boxes for outfitting a whole apiary. Prefer a one-piece sheet with no wiring or embedding? Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/acorn-plastic-foundation\"\u003eAcorn plastic foundation\u003c\/a\u003e is a low-maintenance alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/spur-wire-wheel-embedder\"\u003eSpur Wire Wheel Embedder\u003c\/a\u003e — presses horizontal frame wires into the wax so comb holds through extraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/heavy-duty-brass-eyelets-for-beekeeping-frames\"\u003eHeavy-Duty Brass Eyelets\u003c\/a\u003e — line the frame wiring holes so tight wire can't gouge the wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/acorn-plastic-foundation\"\u003eAcorn Plastic Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e — a one-piece, no-wiring alternative when you'd rather skip embedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e crimp wire beeswax foundation, wired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e beeswax with vertical crimped wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepths:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep, medium, shallow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-sheet packs up to bulk boxes (varies by depth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e standard wooden frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I still need to wire the frame?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe crimped wire in the sheet adds strength, but for the strongest hold — especially in honey supers headed for the extractor — run horizontal frame wires and embed them into the wax with a spur wire embedder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich depth should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep for brood frames, medium as the all-purpose depth for brood or honey supers, and shallow for shallow honey supers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit standard frames?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It drops into standard wooden frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there a no-wiring option?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The Acorn plastic foundation is a one-piece sheet that needs no wiring or embedding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blythewood Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Shallow \/ 10 Sheets","offer_id":31438729871396,"sku":"210000001115","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shallow \/ 50 Sheets","offer_id":31438729904164,"sku":"210000001692","price":74.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Shallow \/ 25 LB Case","offer_id":31558815547428,"sku":"210000000686","price":389.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ 10 Sheets","offer_id":44224363298852,"sku":"210000001117","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ 50 Sheets","offer_id":44224363331620,"sku":"210000003016","price":154.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ 250 Sheets","offer_id":44224363364388,"sku":"210000002444","price":299.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Deep \/ 10 Sheets","offer_id":44224363200548,"sku":"210000001119","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Deep \/ 50 Sheets","offer_id":44224363233316,"sku":"210000000508","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Deep \/ 175 Sheets","offer_id":44224363266084,"sku":"210000002445","price":355.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5375\/7732\/products\/19a64b145d95b36d6072e80322904f38_61a6e4f9-4d3b-4d3e-befb-453d1d52f8a0.jpg?v=1775102464"},{"product_id":"acorn-plastic-frames","title":"Acorn Plastic Frames – One-Piece, Deep \u0026 Medium","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcorn plastic frames are a one-piece frame and foundation molded as a single rigid unit — no assembly, no wiring, and no separate foundation to install. 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Made in California, these one-piece plastic frames won't bow, warp, or blow out in the extractor, and the solid plastic shrugs off the wax moth and rodent damage that ruins wax comb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-piece design\u003c\/strong\u003e — frame and foundation in a single molded unit; nothing to nail, glue, or wire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision-molded cell structure\u003c\/strong\u003e — patterned like natural comb so bees draw it out readily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy beeswax coating\u003c\/strong\u003e — a generous coat encourages fast acceptance and comb building.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReinforced, redesigned ears\u003c\/strong\u003e — a stronger ear configuration and a flatter, stiffer body that resists bowing and warping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWax moth \u0026amp; rodent resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e — solid plastic gives pests nothing to tunnel through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/strong\u003e — manufactured in California.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo sizes, two colors\u003c\/strong\u003e — Deep (9-1\/8\") and Medium (6-1\/4\"), in white or black.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack options for any operation\u003c\/strong\u003e — single frame, 10-pack, or full case (72 per case medium, 52 per case deep).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrop a frame straight into a standard Langstroth box and the bees go to work — the heavy wax coat smells and feels like comb they would build themselves, so they draw it faster than bare plastic. Once drawn, the rigid core stands up to repeated extraction without the blowouts you can get with wired wax. Pull a frame, inspect it, spin it, hose it down, and put it right back in the hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick your size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep (9-1\/8\") for brood boxes; Medium (6-1\/4\") for honey supers — match the depth of your woodenware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick your color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White is the classic look and shows comb and honey; black makes eggs and young larvae much easier to spot during inspections. The black and white frames are otherwise identical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick your pack:\u003c\/strong\u003e a single frame, a 10-pack, or a full case — 72 frames per medium case, 52 per deep case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMind the heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plastic is built to withstand temperatures up to 210°F; sustained higher heat can distort it, so keep them out of hot closed vehicles and don't steam-clean them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete frame:\u003c\/strong\u003e this is a one-piece frame and foundation in one — it does not need separate foundation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/acorn-plastic-foundation\"\u003eAcorn Plastic Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e — the same precision comb pattern as a drop-in sheet for your wooden frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/6-1-4-assembled-medium-frames-acorn-foundation-10-pack\"\u003eAssembled Medium Frames with Acorn Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e — wooden frames already fitted with Acorn foundation, if you prefer wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/10-frame-woodenware-bee-hive-frames-unassembled\"\u003e10 Frame Beehive Woodenware\u003c\/a\u003e — the hive body that houses a full set of frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/wooden-handle-frame-grip\"\u003eWooden Handle Frame Grip\u003c\/a\u003e — lift drawn frames cleanly during inspections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/stainless-steel-j-hook-hive-tool\"\u003eStainless Steel J-Hook Hive Tool\u003c\/a\u003e — pry and lift frames without crushing bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e One-piece full plastic frame (frame and foundation in one)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep 9-1\/8\", Medium 6-1\/4\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e White, Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single, 10-Pack, Full Case (Medium 72\/case, Deep 52\/case)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Food-grade plastic with a heavy beeswax coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature limit:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 210°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA (California)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acorn Bee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo these need separate foundation?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — each Acorn plastic frame is a one-piece frame and foundation in a single unit. There is nothing to assemble or wire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep or medium — which do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e Use deep (9-1\/8\") in brood boxes and medium (6-1\/4\") in honey supers, matching the depth of your woodenware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack or white?\u003c\/strong\u003e Black makes eggs and young larvae easier to see during brood inspections; white shows comb and honey nicely. The two are otherwise identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to wax them?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — they come heavy-waxed. Some beekeepers add a light extra coat of melted beeswax to speed acceptance, but it is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they hold up in the extractor?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the rigid one-piece core is built to spin repeatedly without bowing or blowing out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acorn Bee LLC","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ Medium \/ Single","offer_id":44221163438116,"sku":"210000002652","price":3.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Medium \/ 10-Pack","offer_id":31505199562788,"sku":"210000000692","price":32.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Black \/ Medium \/ 72-Count Case","offer_id":44221163503652,"sku":"210000002914","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Deep \/ Single","offer_id":44221163569188,"sku":"210000002555","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Deep \/ 10-Pack","offer_id":44221163700260,"sku":"210000003035","price":38.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ Deep \/ 52-Count Case","offer_id":44221163634724,"sku":"210000002909","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ Medium \/ Single","offer_id":44221163470884,"sku":"210000002654","price":3.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ Medium \/ 10-Pack","offer_id":40656054517796,"sku":"210000000691","price":32.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ Medium \/ 72-Count Case","offer_id":44221163536420,"sku":"210000002910","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"White \/ Deep \/ Single","offer_id":44221163601956,"sku":"210000000693","price":3.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ Deep \/ 10-Pack","offer_id":44221163733028,"sku":"210000003036","price":38.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ Deep \/ 52-Count Case","offer_id":44221163667492,"sku":"210000002908","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5375\/7732\/files\/Acorn-One-Piece-Plastic-Frame-Medium.jpg?v=1775102507"},{"product_id":"heavy-duty-brass-eyelets-for-beekeeping-frames","title":"Heavy-Duty Brass Eyelets for Beekeeping Frames","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrass frame eyelets reinforce the wiring holes in wooden frame end bars so tight frame wire can't gouge into the soft wood. The brass grommet spreads the wire's pressure and keeps tension from cutting in — so your wires stay taut and your comb stays straight through inspections, transport, and extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects end-bar holes from wire cutting into the wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds wire tension for straighter, stronger comb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion-resistant solid brass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold in 100-count and 1000-count packs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePunch an eyelet into each pre-drilled wiring hole in the frame end bar, then run your frame wire through it. The brass lining keeps the taut wire from sawing into the wood over time, so the foundation stays supported.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/spur-wire-wheel-embedder\"\u003eSpur Wire Embedder\u003c\/a\u003e — to bond the wire into the wax once it's strung.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/crimp-wire-beeswax-foundation\"\u003eCrimp Wire Beeswax Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e — the wax foundation for wired frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e solid brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePacks:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 count, 1000 count\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor:\u003c\/strong\u003e standard Langstroth frame end bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are brass frame eyelets for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey reinforce the wiring holes in wooden frame end bars so taut frame wire can't gouge into the soft wood, spreading the wire's pressure to keep tension from cutting in.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are they made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSolid, corrosion-resistant brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat pack sizes are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are sold in 100-count and 1000-count packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat frames do they fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are sized for standard Langstroth frame end bars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blythewood Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"100 Count","offer_id":31505235673124,"sku":"210000001918","price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Count","offer_id":31505235705892,"sku":"210000001919","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5375\/7732\/products\/35bf73b8f73a98c5d644677034e12688.jpg?v=1775102525"},{"product_id":"bee-frame-holder-little-mule","title":"Bee Frame Holder Little Mule","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Little Mule frame holder hangs on the side of your hive body or super and holds up to three frames while you work, so you have somewhere to set frames during an inspection instead of leaning them against the hive. Its closed-end design keeps frames from sliding off the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds up to 3 frames, wood or plastic, in any mix of styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosed-end design helps keep frames from falling out, even if not set in straight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade of durable stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHangs on a hive body or super\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoubles as a frame carrier with its extended handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works (in real life)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHook the holder over the edge of the hive body or super before you start pulling frames. As you inspect, set each frame into the rectangular opening; the closed ends keep frames from slipping through or being pushed off the end. 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Two halves snap together around the section rings to form one modified frame, so bees draw natural comb right into the rounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a pair — two halves make one round comb frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits modified round comb supers, including Ross Round and Ceracell Round Comb kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with Ceracell double-decker frame clips, so you don't need a special super box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet the comb rings between the two halves, clip them together, and hang the assembled frame in a round comb super. The bees build and cap comb inside each ring, ready to cover and sell as a finished round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese frames are shaped for round comb production and \u003cstrong\u003edo not\u003c\/strong\u003e fit standard Langstroth supers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePairs well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/ross-round-comb-rings\"\u003eRoss Round Comb Rings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/ross-round-honeycomb-super-kits\"\u003eRoss Round Honeycomb Super Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/ross-round-opaque-section-covers\"\u003eRoss Round Opaque Section Covers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e one pair (2 halves)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e round comb honey supers (not standard Langstroth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many halves come in a set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are sold as a pair — two halves snap together to make one round comb frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill these fit my standard Langstroth super?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. They are shaped for round comb production and do not fit standard Langstroth supers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich kits do they work with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey fit modified round comb supers, including Ross Round and Ceracell Round Comb kits, and work with Ceracell double-decker frame clips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do the bees fill them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou set the comb rings between the two halves and clip them together; the bees build and cap natural comb inside each ring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ross Rounds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39376085024804,"sku":"210000002252","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5375\/7732\/products\/9cfb0b5a00a303f6d3366edd61a21381.png?v=1775103472"},{"product_id":"acorn-green-drone-comb","title":"Acorn Green Drone Frame – Deep \u0026 Medium","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen drone comb gives beekeepers a simple, chemical-free way to keep varroa mites in check. Queens prefer to lay drone eggs in its larger cells, so the frame concentrates drone brood in one place that you can lift out and freeze to break the mite breeding cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-piece frame and foundation molded from food-grade plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy beeswax coating, ready to draw with no assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger drone-sized cells that draw drone brood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright green color makes the frame easy to spot in the hive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced end bars resist bowing and warping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in deep and medium depths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works (in real life)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace a drone comb frame in the brood nest. The queen fills the larger cells with drone eggs, so drone brood concentrates on that one green frame instead of scattering through worker comb. Varroa mites prefer drone brood, so once the frame is capped you pull it and freeze it for a day or two to kill the mites inside, then return it for the bees to clean and refill. Repeating this through the season removes mites with each cycle and no chemicals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a mite-management frame, not a honey or worker-brood frame. It works best when you track the capping cycle and pull the frame before the drones emerge, otherwise you risk raising mites instead of removing them. Choose the depth that matches your boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/acorn-plastic-frames\"\u003eAcorn Plastic Frames\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/acorn-plastic-foundation\"\u003eAcorn Plastic Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: one-piece food-grade plastic with heavy beeswax coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: molded frame and foundation in one piece, reinforced end bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCell pattern: drone-sized cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep: 9⅛\" — single, 3-pack, 10-pack, or 52-count case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium: 6¼\" — single, 3-pack, 10-pack, or 72-count case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does drone comb control varroa mites?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVarroa mites prefer to breed in drone brood. By concentrating drone brood on one frame and freezing it once it is capped, you remove the mites developing inside before they can spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need assembly or foundation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The frame and foundation are molded as a single piece with a beeswax coating, so it goes straight into the hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it green?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bright green color makes the drone comb frame easy to find during a hive inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat depths are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDeep (9⅛\") and medium (6¼\"), in several pack sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Acorn Bee LLC","offers":[{"title":"Deep \/ Single","offer_id":40656427614244,"sku":"210000000248","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Deep \/ 3-Pack","offer_id":44221192110116,"sku":"210000002704","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Deep \/ 10-Pack","offer_id":40656427679780,"sku":"210000002578","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Deep \/ 52-Count Case","offer_id":44221192142884,"sku":"210000002913","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ Single","offer_id":40656427647012,"sku":"210000000393","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ 3-Pack","offer_id":44221192175652,"sku":"210000003034","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ 10-Pack","offer_id":40656427712548,"sku":"210000002580","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ 72-Count Case","offer_id":44221192208420,"sku":"210000002911","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5375\/7732\/files\/0598482287791d009a5f7720aaf84aff_e0780475-eeb2-4668-93a9-7d1eef2fa312.png?v=1775105529"},{"product_id":"6-1-4-assembled-medium-frames-acorn-foundation-10-pack","title":"6 1\/4 Assembled Medium Frames - Acorn Foundation - 10 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eSkip the build night. These 6-1\/4\" medium frames arrive fully assembled with California-made Acorn plastic foundation already installed — glued, nailed, and ready to drop into your honey super or medium box. No four-part frames to knock together, no foundation to fit, no wiring or waxing. Open the box and put them to work. Sold in 10-packs, in black or white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled 6-1\/4\" medium wooden frames — no building required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitted with heavily waxed Acorn plastic foundation for fast comb acceptance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRigid one-piece foundation resists bowing and warping and holds up to extraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreakaway communication hole for easy bee movement between frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003ewhite\u003c\/strong\u003e (traditional look for honey frames) or \u003cstrong\u003eblack\u003c\/strong\u003e (eggs and larvae show clearly if used for brood)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a 10-pack — a full medium box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach frame is already glued and nailed into a rigid rectangle with a sheet of Acorn foundation locked into the grooved top and bottom bars. Hang ten in a standard 10-frame medium box (or use what an 8-frame box holds) and you're done — the heavy wax coat gets bees drawing comb quickly, often within days during a flow. Mediums are the go-to for honey supers and for beekeepers running all-medium hives to keep boxes light and equipment interchangeable. The plastic core spins cleanly in radial and tangential extractors at harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-1\/4\" medium — sized for honey supers and all-medium operations. For brood boxes, see the 9-1\/8\" deep version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e white is the traditional choice for honey frames; black makes eggs and young larvae easier to spot if you use mediums for brood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e no assembly, gluing, wiring, or waxing — these go straight into the hive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e sold in 10-packs (one medium box per pack).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/9-1-8-assembled-deep-frames-acorn-foundation-10-pack\"\u003e9 1\/8\" Assembled Deep Frames, Acorn Foundation — 10 Pack\u003c\/a\u003e — the deep version for your brood boxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/alliance-unassembled-beehive-frames\"\u003eAlliance Unassembled Beehive Frames\u003c\/a\u003e — build-them-yourself frames if you'd rather save and assemble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/acorn-plastic-foundation\"\u003eAcorn Plastic Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e — replacement foundation sheets in deep and medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/stainless-steel-j-hook-hive-tool\"\u003eStainless Steel J-Hook Hive Tool\u003c\/a\u003e — pry and lift frames without crushing bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-1\/4\" medium (Langstroth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcorn plastic, heavily waxed, installed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully assembled — glued and nailed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBar style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrooved top and bottom bars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard 8-frame and 10-frame medium boxes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold as\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlythewood Bee Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these ready to use out of the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. They're assembled and the foundation is already installed — drop them straight into the super.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to add wax?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The Acorn foundation is already heavily waxed to encourage fast comb-building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite or black — which should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhite is the traditional look for honey supers. Black makes eggs and small larvae stand out if you run mediums for brood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they fit my hive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — standard 6-1\/4\" medium Langstroth frames fit both 8-frame and 10-frame medium boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I extract honey from them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The plastic foundation is rigid enough to hold comb through radial and tangential extractors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blythewood Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":40660649672740,"sku":"210000002648","price":47.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":40660649705508,"sku":"210000002649","price":47.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5375\/7732\/files\/29c08e82de2c1b7b4cc1bba207543420_ed9f5db9-732a-4d52-9a52-4e374376ff79.png?v=1775105826"},{"product_id":"2-frame-queen-rearing-nuc","title":"2 Frame Queen Rearing Nuc — Deep, Standard Langstroth","description":"\u003cp\u003eA narrow two-frame deep nuc box built specifically for queen rearing — small enough for a starter or mating colony, sized for standard Langstroth deep frames so it fits into your existing equipment without surprises. Made in-house at Blythewood Bee Company.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds two standard Langstroth deep frames (9 1\/8\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNarrow profile keeps the cluster tight — easier for a small colony to defend and thermoregulate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSized to work alongside any 10 or 8 frame Langstroth equipment you already run\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable assembled or unassembled (DIY save) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid wood construction, made in South Carolina by BBC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works (in real life)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 2 frame nuc is the workhorse box for raising and mating queens. You pull a frame of brood and nurse bees from a strong donor colony, add a frame of honey and pollen for resources, introduce a ripe queen cell (or let the bees draw their own from young brood), close it up, and walk away for about three weeks. The narrow footprint matters here — a small starter colony in a wide box wastes energy fighting cold dead space, while a snug 2-frame box stays warm, focused, and defensible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the new queen has emerged, taken her mating flights, and started laying, you've got options: move her into a production hive, use the nuc as a backup queen bank, split it again, or build it up into a 5-frame nuc with a wider box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembled vs Unassembled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assembled ships ready to use straight from the box. Unassembled ships flat in pre-cut pieces with fasteners — light carpentry, a hammer, and 5–10 minutes get it together. Save $10 by assembling yourself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrames not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Add two 9 1\/8\" deep frames (your choice of foundation) to populate the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop cover and bottom board not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e The box body is what's in the listing — you supply or pair with the appropriate cover and base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest results come from running this during warm-weather queen-rearing season when drones are flying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/plastic-queen-cage-flip-top\"\u003ePlastic Queen Cage - Flip Top\u003c\/a\u003e — for introducing a mated queen into the starter colony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/honey-beekeeping-queen-cag\"\u003eQueen Cage \/ Roller Cage\u003c\/a\u003e — alternative queen cage for marking or holding queens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/5-frame-nuc-box-beehives-kit\"\u003e5 Frame Nuc Box Beehive Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — natural step up once the colony outgrows the 2-frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame capacity: 2 standard Langstroth deep frames (9 1\/8\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: solid wood, made in South Carolina by Blythewood Bee Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembled weight: 11 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnassembled weight: 10.5 lb (flat-pack)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariants: Assembled or Unassembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQueen Rearing Workflow with This Nuc\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor beekeepers new to queen rearing, here's the typical sequence:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick a strong donor colony.\u003c\/strong\u003e Calm temperament, good brood pattern, good genetics. This is where your queen quality comes from.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePull one frame of brood.\u003c\/strong\u003e Eggs, capped brood, and nurse bees — make sure the donor queen is NOT on the frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePull one food frame.\u003c\/strong\u003e Honey on one side, pollen ideally on the other. The small colony will need resources to feed cells and the emerging queen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduce a queen cell\u003c\/strong\u003e (grafted or pulled from a swarm impulse) — or let the bees draw an emergency queen from the eggs on the brood frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduce the entrance.\u003c\/strong\u003e A small colony needs help defending against robbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeave it alone for 3 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e The queen needs to emerge, harden, mate, and start laying. Inspections during this window can interrupt the process — be patient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck for eggs around day 19–21.\u003c\/strong\u003e Eggs and consistent young brood mean she's mated and laying. No eggs by day 28 usually means failed mating — start over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse the new queen.\u003c\/strong\u003e Transfer to a production hive, use in a split, or hold in the nuc as a backup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep inspections short and gentle. A newly mated queen can be twitchy on the comb — don't give her reason to fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a baby\/mini mating nuc?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. This is a deep 2-frame nuc using standard Langstroth frames, not a foam or plastic baby nuc. Frames you raise here transfer directly into your regular equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do I need besides the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTwo standard 9 1\/8\" deep frames (any foundation type), a top cover, and a bottom board. The box body is what's in this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembled or Unassembled — which should I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nUnassembled saves $10 and goes together in well under 15 minutes with a hammer. Assembled is the right choice if you want to skip the assembly step entirely or don't have basic woodworking tools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for emergency queens?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — it's well-suited for emergency queens, grafted cells, walk-away splits, or holding a backup queen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many queens can I produce per season?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlenty of beekeepers run several of these in rotation. One customer reports running eight at a time and never running out of mated queens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blythewood Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Assembled","offer_id":40682082992164,"sku":"210000000673","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Unassembled","offer_id":40682083024932,"sku":"210000000672","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5375\/7732\/files\/8188397689823e5e0322955eaced9e20.jpg?v=1775106016"},{"product_id":"4-3-4-shallow-thin-surplus-foundation","title":"4 3\/4\" Shallow Thin Surplus Foundation","description":"\u003cp\u003eThin surplus foundation made for comb honey — the thinnest beeswax sheet we carry, sized for 4 3\/4\" shallow frames. The slim, unwired wax lets bees draw tender, edible comb that cuts cleanly for cut-comb and section honey, with no wire to pick out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-thin 100% beeswax for tender, edible comb honey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnwired — the finished comb cuts clean with nothing to remove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSized for 4 3\/4\" shallow frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold in 10-sheet, 50-sheet, and 450-sheet quantities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet a sheet in each shallow comb-honey frame and give the bees a strong nectar flow — they'll draw and cap clean white comb you can cut into squares or sections straight from the frame. Because the sheet is unwired, there's nothing to remove before packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a wedged or grooved top bar for a secure fit, and install during a flow for the fastest draw-out. This is the shallow depth; for medium comb-honey frames see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/cut-comb-foundation-medium\"\u003e5 5\/8\" Medium Thin Surplus Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e. Shipping note: we don't recommend shipping wax below 32°F, since cold wax turns brittle — ordering during a hard freeze is at your own risk for cold-weather breakage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/cut-comb-foundation-medium\"\u003e5 5\/8\" Medium Thin Surplus Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e — the medium depth of the same comb-honey wax, for medium frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/deep-cut-comb-foundation\"\u003eDeep Cut Comb Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e — the same thin, unwired wax sized for deep frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e thin surplus (comb honey) foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% pure beeswax, unwired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 3\/4\" shallow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantities:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10, 50, or 450 sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the comb need any wire removed before eating?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The sheet is unwired, so the finished comb cuts clean with nothing to pick out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat frame depth does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's sized for 4 3\/4\" shallow frames. For other depths, see the 5 5\/8\" medium and deep cut comb foundations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should the foundation go in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInstall during a strong nectar flow for the fastest, cleanest draw-out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it sold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 10-sheet, 50-sheet, and 450-sheet quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mann Lake LTD","offers":[{"title":"450 Sheets","offer_id":42871998709796,"sku":"210000002720","price":349.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 Sheets","offer_id":42871998742564,"sku":"210000002718","price":76.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Sheets","offer_id":42871998775332,"sku":"210000002716","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5375\/7732\/files\/FN165__58127.1675883301_77a72564-9cdc-4e9f-ade0-9d9530cf8c3d.jpg?v=1775106323"},{"product_id":"9-1-8-assembled-deep-frames-acorn-foundation-10-pack","title":"9 1\/8 Assembled Deep Frames - Acorn Foundation - 10 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eSkip the build night. These 9-1\/8\" deep frames arrive fully assembled with California-made Acorn plastic foundation already installed — glued, nailed, and ready to hang straight in your brood box. No four-part frames to knock together, no foundation to fit, no wiring or waxing. Open the box, drop them in, and let the bees get to work. Sold in 10-packs, in black or white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully assembled 9-1\/8\" deep wooden frames — no building required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFitted with heavily waxed Acorn plastic foundation for fast comb acceptance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRigid one-piece foundation resists bowing and warping and holds up to extraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreakaway communication hole for easy bee movement between frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003eblack\u003c\/strong\u003e (eggs and larvae show up clearly in the brood box) or \u003cstrong\u003ewhite\u003c\/strong\u003e (traditional look)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a 10-pack — a full deep box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach frame is already glued and nailed into a rigid rectangle with a sheet of Acorn foundation locked into the grooved top and bottom bars. Hang ten in a standard 10-frame deep box (or use what an 8-frame box holds) and you're done — the heavy wax coat gets bees drawing comb quickly, often within days during a flow. When it's time to harvest, the plastic core is stiff enough to spin in any radial or tangential extractor without blowing out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9-1\/8\" deep — sized for brood chambers and deep supers. For honey supers, see the 6-1\/4\" medium version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e black makes eggs and young larvae easier to spot during brood inspections; white is the traditional look and popular for honey frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e no assembly, gluing, wiring, or waxing — these go straight into the hive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e sold in 10-packs (one deep box per pack).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/6-1-4-assembled-medium-frames-acorn-foundation-10-pack\"\u003e6 1\/4\" Assembled Medium Frames, Acorn Foundation — 10 Pack\u003c\/a\u003e — the medium version for your honey supers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/alliance-unassembled-beehive-frames\"\u003eAlliance Unassembled Beehive Frames\u003c\/a\u003e — build-them-yourself frames if you'd rather save and assemble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/acorn-plastic-foundation\"\u003eAcorn Plastic Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e — replacement foundation sheets in deep and medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/stainless-steel-j-hook-hive-tool\"\u003eStainless Steel J-Hook Hive Tool\u003c\/a\u003e — pry and lift frames without crushing bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame depth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9-1\/8\" deep (Langstroth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcorn plastic, heavily waxed, installed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack, White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully assembled — glued and nailed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBar style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrooved top and bottom bars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard 8-frame and 10-frame deep boxes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold as\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlythewood Bee Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these ready to use out of the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. They're assembled and the foundation is already installed — hang them straight in the hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to add wax?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The Acorn foundation is already heavily waxed to encourage fast comb-building.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack or white — which should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack makes eggs and small larvae stand out, which helps most in the brood box. White is the traditional look and common in honey supers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they fit my hive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — standard 9-1\/8\" deep Langstroth frames fit both 8-frame and 10-frame deep boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I extract honey from them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The plastic foundation is rigid enough to hold comb through radial and tangential extractors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blythewood Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":41102755004452,"sku":"210000002650","price":52.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":41102755037220,"sku":"210000002651","price":52.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5375\/7732\/files\/h9lqaidcbkqgqm5putib.png?v=1775106703"},{"product_id":"deep-cut-comb-foundation","title":"Deep Cut Comb Foundation 10 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eDeep cut comb foundation — thin, unwired beeswax sized for 9 1\/8\" deep frames, for beekeepers who want edible comb honey out of deep equipment. Bees draw clean, tender comb you can cut and package straight from the frame. Sold as a 10-sheet pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThin 100% beeswax for edible, cut-comb honey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnwired — nothing to remove before packaging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSized for 9 1\/8\" deep frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10-sheet pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet a sheet in each deep comb-honey frame during a strong nectar flow. The bees draw and cap clean comb you can cut into chunks for chunk honey or sell as cut comb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a wedged or grooved top bar for a secure fit. For shallower comb-honey frames, see the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/4-3-4-shallow-thin-surplus-foundation\"\u003e4 3\/4\" Shallow\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/cut-comb-foundation-medium\"\u003e5 5\/8\" Medium\u003c\/a\u003e thin surplus foundations. Shipping note: we don't recommend shipping wax below 32°F — cold wax is brittle, and ordering during a freeze is at your own risk for breakage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/cut-comb-foundation-medium\"\u003e5 5\/8\" Medium Thin Surplus Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e — the same thin, unwired wax for medium comb-honey frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/4-3-4-shallow-thin-surplus-foundation\"\u003e4 3\/4\" Shallow Thin Surplus Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e — the shallow depth of the same comb-honey foundation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep cut comb (comb honey) foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% beeswax, unwired\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrame fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 1\/8\" deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the comb edible as-is?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The foundation is unwired, so the finished comb cuts clean for chunk honey or cut comb with nothing to remove.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat frame depth does it fit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's sized for 9 1\/8\" deep frames. For shallower depths, see the 4 3\/4\" shallow and 5 5\/8\" medium thin surplus foundations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I install it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring a strong nectar flow, when bees draw comb fastest and cleanest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many sheets come in a pack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTen sheets per pack.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mann Lake LTD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42871964827684,"sku":"210000002808","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5375\/7732\/files\/Deep-Cutcomb-Foundation.png?v=1775106819"},{"product_id":"wedge-top-bar-split-bottom-bar-bee-frames","title":"Wedge Top Bar \/ Split Bottom Bar Wooden Bee Frames","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unassembled wedge-top-bar, split-bottom-bar wooden bee frames are the traditional choice for wax foundation. The wedge top bar has a removable cleat that pins a sheet of crimp-wire or wax foundation against the top bar, and the two-piece split bottom bar closes around the bottom edge — so the foundation is locked top and bottom. Available in deep (9 1\/8\"), medium (6 1\/4\"), and shallow (5 3\/8\"), as singles, 10-packs, and 100-packs, they ship flat and assemble with nails or staples and glue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWedge top bar (WTB)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a removable wedge cleat clamps wax or crimp-wire foundation tight against the top bar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSplit bottom bar (SBB)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the two-piece bottom bar closes around the foundation so it can't slip out the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-drilled end bars\u003c\/strong\u003e — run support wire through the holes to hold heavy wax comb through extraction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep (9 1\/8\") for brood, medium (6 1\/4\") for supers, shallow (5 3\/8\") for comb honey or shallow supers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuy the quantity you need\u003c\/strong\u003e — a single frame to start, a 10-pack for a box, or a 100-pack for a yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWedge-top-bar frames are made for wax foundation. Snap off the wedge cleat from the top bar, slide the top edge of a wax or crimp-wire foundation sheet into the slot, then nail the wedge back down to lock it. Seat the bottom edge of the foundation between the two halves of the split bottom bar. For heavier wax foundation, thread support wire through the pre-drilled end-bar holes before the comb is drawn. Assembled frames hang in any standard 10-frame or 8-frame Langstroth box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you order\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick your size:\u003c\/strong\u003e deep (9 1\/8\") for brood boxes; medium (6 1\/4\") for honey supers; shallow (5 3\/8\") for comb honey or shallow supers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePick your quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e a single frame to start, a 10-pack for a box, or a 100-pack for a yard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation not included:\u003c\/strong\u003e these are wooden frames only, built for wax. Pair them with crimp-wire beeswax foundation in the matching size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly required:\u003c\/strong\u003e frames ship flat; you supply nails or staples and glue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/deep-crimp-wired-beeswax-foundation\"\u003eDeep Crimp Wired Beeswax Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e — wax foundation sized for the deep wedge-top frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/medium-crimp-wire-foundation\"\u003eMedium Crimp Wire Beeswax Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e — wax foundation for the medium frames.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/metal-foundation-support-pins\"\u003eMetal Foundation Support Pins\u003c\/a\u003e — pin wax foundation into the pre-drilled end-bar holes so it can't sag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/10-frame-woodenware-bee-hive-frames-unassembled\"\u003e10 Frame Beehive Woodenware\u003c\/a\u003e — the unassembled hive body these frames hang in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/wooden-handle-frame-grip\"\u003eWooden Handle Frame Grip\u003c\/a\u003e — lift finished frames cleanly during inspections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/stainless-steel-j-hook-hive-tool\"\u003eStainless Steel J-Hook Hive Tool\u003c\/a\u003e — pry and lift frames without crushing bees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep 9 1\/8\", Medium 6 1\/4\", Shallow 5 3\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBar style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wedge top bar \/ split bottom bar (WTB\/SBB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnd bars:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-drilled for support wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for wax \/ crimp-wire foundation; not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single, 10-Pack, 100-Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unassembled (ships flat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blythewood Bee Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a wedge top bar?\u003c\/strong\u003e The top bar has a removable wooden cleat (the \"wedge\"). You snap it off, lay the top edge of a wax foundation sheet against the bar, then nail the wedge back to clamp the foundation in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a split bottom bar?\u003c\/strong\u003e The bottom bar is two pieces with a gap between them. The bottom edge of the foundation sits in that gap, holding it steady from below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foundation do these take?\u003c\/strong\u003e They're built for wax foundation — crimp-wire beeswax foundation is the usual match. Pair each size with the matching deep, medium, or shallow foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to wire them?\u003c\/strong\u003e For heavier wax comb it helps. The end bars are pre-drilled so you can run support wire — or set foundation pins — before the bees draw the comb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I buy just one frame?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Each size is available as a single frame if you only need a few, or in 10-packs and 100-packs for bigger jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep, medium, or shallow — which?\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep (9 1\/8\") for brood boxes, medium (6 1\/4\") for honey supers, shallow (5 3\/8\") for comb honey or shallow supers — match the frame depth to your box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blythewood Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Deep \/ Single","offer_id":44239531442212,"sku":"210000001101","price":2.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Deep \/ 10-Pack","offer_id":44217891258404,"sku":"210000002659","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Deep \/ 100-Pack","offer_id":44217891291172,"sku":"210000002661","price":184.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ Single","offer_id":44239531474980,"sku":"210000002663","price":2.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ 10-Pack","offer_id":44217891356708,"sku":"210000002665","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ 100-Pack","offer_id":44217891389476,"sku":"210000002667","price":174.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shallow \/ Single","offer_id":44239531507748,"sku":"210000001111","price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Shallow \/ 10-Pack","offer_id":44217891455012,"sku":"210000002739","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Shallow \/ 100-Pack","offer_id":44217891487780,"sku":"210000002733","price":174.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5375\/7732\/files\/mann-lake-unassembled-wedge-top-bar-bee-frame.jpg?v=1780201953"},{"product_id":"premier-purecell-foundation","title":"Premier Purecell Foundation","description":"\u003cp\u003ePremier's Purecell double-waxed plastic foundation gives your bees a head start. Two heavy coats of pure capping beeswax mean comb gets drawn fast — often in days, not weeks — and the food-grade plastic core won't warp, blow out, or break, even after years of extracting. Made in the USA. The bees' favorite plastic foundation, and ours too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo heavy coats of 100% capping beeswax from A.H. Meyer \u0026amp; Sons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5.3mm standard cell size with 36% thinner cell walls — up to 10% more cells per sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVirgin, FDA-approved, BPA-free plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSnaps into wooden frames with grooved top and bottom bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003eDeep\u003c\/strong\u003e (fits 9-1\/8\" frames), \u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e (fits 6-1\/4\" frames), and \u003cstrong\u003eShallow\u003c\/strong\u003e (fits 5-3\/8\" frames)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e (best for brood inspection) and \u003cstrong\u003eYellow\u003c\/strong\u003e (looks natural, great for honey supers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it works in real life\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnap one sheet into each grooved wooden frame — no nails, no glue, no extra waxing. The bees pick up the scent of fresh capping wax almost immediately and start drawing comb out of the box, even during a dearth when wax-building normally stalls. By the time your inspection rolls around the following week, you'll often see drawn comb already filling out. Premier's plastic is stiff enough to handle radial extractors and flexible enough to flex into the frame without cracking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing depth and color\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeep\u003c\/strong\u003e fits standard 9-1\/8\" deep frames — what most beekeepers use in their brood box and sometimes their first super.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e fits 6-1\/4\" medium frames — a popular choice for honey supers and for beekeepers running all-medium hives to keep equipment uniform and box weights manageable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShallow\u003c\/strong\u003e fits 5-3\/8\" shallow frames — most often used in honey supers by beekeepers who want the lightest possible boxes to lift when they're full and capped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e makes white eggs and tiny larvae jump out against the dark background. 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