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The authors' experience guides the reader step by step while managing a Golden Hive throughout the course of a year. Important issues related to location, swarming, varroa treatment and winter feeding are competently addressed. Valuable suggestions help children become familiar with a bee colony, and with teaching its relationship with nature in general.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive guide to beekeeping with the Golden Hive ensures that beekeeping is a joyful endeavour. 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If you need frames, we have both \u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/deep-9-1-8-inch-langstroth-frame-grooved-top-grooved-bottom-with-double-wax-foundation\"\u003edeep\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/medium-6-1-4-inch-frame-grooved-top-grooved-bottom-with-double-wax-foundation\"\u003emedium\u003c\/a\u003e Langstroth frames sold separately. Add them to your cart before you check out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 x 9-Frame Full Depth Beehive Bodies (deep boxes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x 9-Frame Medium Beehive Body\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x 9-Frame Bottom Board — includes 2 NFC tags, stamped floor vent, three-stage hive entrance, and blanking plate (covers space for optional pollen trap)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x 9-Frame Top Cover with yellow metal roof\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x Metal Queen Excluder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x Varroa \/ Winter Board\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x Instruction Manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrames not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each box holds 9 standard Langstroth frames. Outside dimensions match a 10-frame Langstroth hive — deep frames fit the deep boxes, medium frames fit the medium box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend internal frame feeders for HiveIQ boxes rather than top feeders or entrance feeders. The insulated design makes frame feeders the most compatible option — they sit inside the box without disrupting the thermal seal. Use the \u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/deep-frame-feeder-with-ladder\"\u003eDeep Internal Frame Feeder\u003c\/a\u003e in the deep boxes and the \u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/medium-frame-feeder-with-ladder\"\u003eMedium Internal Frame Feeder\u003c\/a\u003e in the medium box. Each replaces one or two frames depending on the size you choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy an Insulated Hive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard wood hives make bees do a lot of extra work. In summer, the colony fans constantly to keep the brood nest cool. In winter, they burn through stores keeping the cluster warm. EPS insulation cuts that workload significantly. We've seen better winter survival, faster spring buildup, and stronger foraging in insulated setups compared to our cypress hives — it's not subtle. The HiveIQ material has roughly 6x the insulation value of standard wood (R-7.9 versus approximately R-1.21 for a standard wood hive), and the interlocking box design eliminates the drafts and gaps that wood hives develop over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NFC tags in the bottom board connect to the HiveIQ monitoring system, letting you track weight, temperature, and hive activity without opening the hive. That's genuinely useful data, especially through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAssembly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan on 45–60 minutes for the full kit. The boxes use mortise and tenon joints — they fit together cleanly and lock solid with exterior wood glue (not included, any weatherproof PVA or polyurethane glue works). The bottom board and lid attach with the included screws using a standard screwdriver or cordless drill. One additional step: apply a bead of silicone between the metal roof and the foam lid to prevent movement and reduce thermal expansion gaps. The boxes can be painted with water-based latex paint for a custom look or UV protection — just avoid oil-based paints, which can damage EPS. The assembly is straightforward — no cutting required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard 9-frame Langstroth deep frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard 9-frame Langstroth medium frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/collections\/hiveiq-insulated-and-highly-designed-bee-hives\"\u003eAll HiveIQ accessories and expansion boxes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Not Work With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard Langstroth wooden boxes — outside dimensions match, but EPS boxes and wood boxes do not stack or seal together\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8-frame Langstroth frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFlow Hive supers and components — Flow Hive's proprietary design does not fit HiveIQ boxes, and there is no adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBox Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 Langstroth frames per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutside Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame as 10-frame Langstroth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsulation Value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR-7.9 (compared to approximately R-1.21 for a standard wood hive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-density EPS (expanded polystyrene)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonitoring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNFC tags included — compatible with HiveIQ smart dashboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrames Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo — sold separately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlue Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — exterior wood glue, not included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilicone Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — for lid, not included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater-based latex only — oil-based paints will damage EPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=J675GZCgKiw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWatch: HiveIQ Polystyrene Hive Boxes — What's Included and How to Assemble\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mLbjNkpPKzk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWatch: How to Paint and Assemble the HiveIQ Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/blogs\/beekeeping-equipment\/beehive-insulation\"\u003eBeehive Insulation — What It Does and Why It Matters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/blogs\/beekeeping-equipment\/should-i-start-with-all-medium-or-deep-boxes\"\u003eShould I Start With All Medium or Deep Boxes?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/blogs\/beekeeping-equipment\/honey-supers-and-brood-boxes-explained\"\u003eHoney Supers and Brood Boxes: Explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/deep-9-1-8-inch-langstroth-frame-grooved-top-grooved-bottom-with-double-wax-foundation\"\u003eDeep 9 1\/8\" Langstroth Frame with Double Wax Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/medium-6-1-4-inch-frame-grooved-top-grooved-bottom-with-double-wax-foundation\"\u003eMedium 6 1\/4\" Frame with Double Wax Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/deep-frame-feeder-with-ladder\"\u003eDeep Internal Frame Feeder with Ladders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/medium-frame-feeder-with-ladder\"\u003eMedium Internal Frame Feeder with Ladders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/collections\/hiveiq-insulated-and-highly-designed-bee-hives\"\u003eAll HiveIQ Parts and Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67736688918698,"sku":"HIVE IQ 2D 1M 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