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Designed around a practical configuration of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etwo brood boxes and one medium super\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this kit includes everything needed to start or expand a colony using natural, beeswax-coated components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCrafted from solid fir wood and coated in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e100% pure natural beeswax\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Hoover Hives products offer reliable protection from outdoor exposure without chemical treatments or paint. The lightweight 8-frame design reduces overall box weight while still providing efficient space for brood rearing and honey production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTelescoping Top Cover\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGalvanized-steel capped and fully wax-coated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInner Cover\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDesigned for proper insulation and airflow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlastic Queen Excluder\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFor effective brood management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e(2) Langstroth 8-Frame Brood Boxes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSolid fir wood, 100% natural beeswax coated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e(1) Medium Super Box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSolid fir wood, 100% natural beeswax coated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e(16) Deep Brood Frames with Black Textured CellTech Foundations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFood-grade plastic foundations coated in 100% natural beeswax\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e(8) Medium Super Frames with Wax-Coated CellTech Foundations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSolid Screened Bottom Board\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEntrance Reducer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAdjustable for seasonal changes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNails and hardware for assembly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eComplete, ready-to-build Langstroth 8-frame hive kit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSolid fir wood construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThick \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e100% natural beeswax coating\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e on all wooden components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWax-coated CellTech foundations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e for faster comb acceptance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eScreened bottom board for dependable ventilation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAdjustable entrance reducer included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIdeal for both new beekeepers and experienced apiaries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAssembly required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesigned for Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis kit follows \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003estandard 8-frame Langstroth measurements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, making it compatible with most 8-frame beekeeping components including additional supers, feeders, and common hive accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose This Configuration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 8-frame format helps keep hive boxes more manageable. 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