Honey Super Deluxe

Honey Super Deluxe — Hive Set

Select either Italian or Texan genetics for your colony and choose your preferred hive coating: Traditional White Painted or Natural Wax Dipped

This set includes a 5-frame nucleus colony installed into a complete 10-frame Langstroth style deep brood box, plus one medium honey super for expansion and honey storage.

The colony includes a young mated laying queen, brood in multiple stages, and food stores from the parent hive.

Honey Super Deluxe Set-up

The deep brood box contains:

• 5 frames of bees (the nuc)
• 3 new wood frames with waxed Rite-Cell® foundation
• One 1.5-gallon internal frame feeder

In addition, this set includes:

• One 6 5/8" Medium Hive Body (Honey Super)
• 10 assembled medium frames with waxed foundation

See the Specifications section below for the complete itemized component list.

Designed for Growth

The included honey super provides expansion space during active growth periods and nectar flow. In many cases, it is ready to add within the first 1–3 weeks, depending on weather, forage conditions, and feeding practices.

Ready for Immediate Setup

All components arrive fully assembled and prepared for transport. Upon arrival at your apiary, place the hive on your stand and open the entrance. There is no required waiting period.

Bees are live livestock. Colony development varies with weather, forage conditions, and management practices.

Specifications

All wooden components are constructed from white pine and assembled for strength and durability. All parts are fully assembled and ready for use.

• 5 Frame Nucleus Colony with Young Mated Queen (installed unless ordered without bees)
• 9 5/8" Deep Brood Body
• 6 5/8" Medium Honey Super
• Telescoping Top Cover with Inner Cover
• 4" Screened Bottom Board with Entrance Reducer
• Deep hive body includes 8 frames (5 with bees, 3 blank with waxed Rite-Cell® foundation)
• 1.5 Gallon Internal Frame Feeder
• One mite control strip (installed the week of pickup)
• Ratchet strap for secure transport
• Second hive body (the Medium super) includes 10 frames with waxed Rite-Cell® foundation.
• This box does not contain bees yet; it is to be added later as the colony expands, typically within 1–3 weeks. (See photos)

Hive stand not included.

Limited Availability

As with most things ag related, many things in beekeeping are dependent on seasons, so not everything is available at all times.

Please Note: Our Texan line of bees are seasonal, not available until the local prime mating season each year. We begin taking orders for mid to late spring Texan Bee Pickup Dates in the fall.

Picking Up Orders — With or Without Bees

We offer convenient “curbside” pickup for customers on the go with minimal delays. For those who would like a closer look, we can open the hives and show you the bees and queens on any available Pick Up Date.

When placing your order, you will select from multiple pickup dates. Hive purchase options are available with or without our popular Basic Beekeeping Class.

Classes are held in the mornings, 10:00 am to 12:00 noon, followed by bee pickup and loading in the afternoon.

Appointments are required for all pickups.

Below you will find links addressing some of the most common questions we receive regarding pickup procedures.

For complete details, please review our Order Pickup Instructions before placing your order.

Transport & Pickup

Honey bees, like most other livestock, require attention to the details to keep them safe and healthy. Such as maintaining proper temperatures and ventilation. Therefore, timely pickup and proper handling is recommended.

• Provide adequate ventilation during transport
• Avoid leaving bees unattended in hot vehicles

Failure to follow pickup instructions, particularly in hot weather, may result in loss of bees. (see Pickup notes below)

We have a dedicated section explaining how to safely move your bees, get them properly set up, and transport them in different types of weather.

It's always beneficial to know before you get started.

Purpose:

• Live animal handling
• Pickup requirements
• Temperature / timing expectations

Visit the Transporting Bees section for more information.

Transport & Common Questions

American Made and Honey Bee Approved!

• All hive parts are fully assembled and are either primed and painted white (normally) with high quality exterior latex paint or hot wax dipped for protection from the elements with the natural wood look.
• All orders are subject to the availability of raw materials. All prices are subject to change without notice.
• All Hives, Bees, Parts and Supplies are Local Pick Up Only. Shipping is not an option.

Visit the Beekeeping Help section for general information about bees and beekeeping, including picking up and transporting bees, and much more.

The Short & Sweet Fine Print

All orders are subject to the availability of raw materials. All prices are subject to change without notice.

All Hives, Bees, Parts and Supplies are Local Pick Up Only. Shipping is not available.

Educational content on this website is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not intended as veterinary, agricultural, or legal advice.

Beekeeping practices vary by region, climate, and experience level. By consulting appropriate local resources and professionals when making management decisions often produces the desired and best results.