BS NationalBeehive, ANATOLIAN CEDAR, 33 Frames & 33 beeswax, feeder and tool

Boutique, family-run company based in London, and specialise in the sourcing and distribution of REAL CEDAR WOOD flat-packed beehives from sustainable forests in Turkey. Take great pride in our dedicated customer focus and, unlike larger corporations; we have built and nurtured our client base with a personalised approach to each customer, and a commitment to be here to answer any query regarding our equipment.

Dedication, nurturing, quality; the very ideals that inspired our love of beekeeping now drive our business success. Brood Box x 1-un-assembled- great manufacturing. Super Box x 2- un-assembled- great manufacturing.

Metal frame runners (6 of them) for brood and super boxes-makes inspection easier and help keep hive neat and tidy. Crown board with 2 cut-outs- once side has bee space and the other side is flat. Giving the beekeeper choice- assembled.

4 roof with galvanized metal cover- solid cedar- assembled. Varroa Floor (including excellent solid aluminium mesh) with PLASTIC slide out inspection tray- Assembled. Entrance block with summer and winter holes.

Wire Queen excluder- assembled- top quality wooden bound that has bee space in one side and flat in the other side that gives the beekeeper choice (not similar to the cheap metal or plastic ones seen in the market). 22 Hoffman style SN4 self-spacing national super frames (honey frames). 11 Hoffman style DN4 self-spacing standard national brood frames. 11 BS National standard brood wired beeswax foundation.

22 BS National super wired beeswax foundation. Stainless Steel Bee Hive Tool: Hook Scraper. Plastic Rapid Bee feeder - 1 litre. Landing board with metal hinges. Also assembly instructions to assemble the beehive if you struggle check my video on youtube by typing "how to assemble national hive" you will get videos showing how I. NOTE: In this order you will not receive glue, nails or bees (most frames have nails). Warning: please use gloves when assembling especially the frames and wax foundation to avoid hurting yourself with sharp wire ends and wood splints. ALSO PLEASE NOTE: We regularly recycle clean cardboards for packaging. We take them from a food store and a nearby school. Therefore don't be surprised if they arrive in a bread box. Ours is a small family firm where we check our messages regularly. We don't have set working ours.

Happy to respond whenever we have time. Please do not leave a negative or neutral feedback without allowing us to help you first.

We are available via messages or telephone all the time. Therefore the price is bargain. I don't want discount from you.

I just want 10 more please. He advised us to change the varroa inspection tray from playwood to plastic. Which we did in the new orders.

Another beekeeper from Wales said you have no competitor as yours are superior to anything I saw in our land. I feel happy for my bees.

A very experienced Scottish beekeeper said workmanship on the woodwork is amazing and the price for this type of wood is the best on the market. National Beehives are the most popular beehive in the UK. Cedar beehives are a number one choice for beekeeper in the UK as well. What is so special about Cedarwood?

Turkish Cedar (scientific term is Cedrus Libani) is an ancient and highly prized. Tree variety, renowned for its longevity, valued for its toughness and versatility. This historic symbol of fruitfulness and strength originate in the Levant, with those Cedars on the slopes of Mt. Lebanon believed to be around 2,500 years old.

The oldest Cedar Tree in the UK is thought to be in Highgate Wood, London (300 years old). The Cedarwood for our beehives is harvested from the legendary Taurus Mountains where many people believe Santa Claus (St Nicholas) originated. We pride ourselves as an ethically aware, environmentally conscious supplier. We give back to forest more than what we take from it: We signed up with the forestry commission to plant trees for us whenever we sell equipment in UK. We help forestation projects across the country by taking part in the "be breath to the future" campaign in Turkey. They plant trees for us in locations we pick. We are now working on a project where a secondary school children will plant plenty of trees for us every spring time. Why is Cedarwood best for beehives? Cedar is solid, durable and wind resistant and is therefore by far the best wood for beehives in the UK climate. The natural oil inside the wood makes it less prone to warping. Functional excellence aside, our Cedarwood beehives each have a personality as unique and beautiful as the age-old timber from which it was crafted. Each hive boasts of a personal signature in the grain and natural knots which promises a both a rustic look and individual quality. Each and every hive is different. But, don't let the uniqueness of the Cedarwood's texture concern you! The knots in the wood are intact, sound and tight (in the unlikely event that there are any issues, let us know, we will be here to solve the problem).

All parts are checked prior to packaging but if you see any capillary cracks please don't worry as they won't get any bigger. It's normal with this wood, and poses no risk to your beehive. In addition to quality and beauty, the natural oil of Cedar emits an earthy, woodsy and slightly sweet scent that has made it a favourite choice for quality wooden crafts and many colognes.

The good news is this natural scent also has fantastic insect repelling qualities, a natural bonus which will boost the health of your hive and honey production. 100% natural and chemical free. There's another reason why our Cedarwood beehives smell so good, and why you should insist on our product. Our beehives are made from 100% natural Cedarwood, nothing added, and guaranteed without the use of any chemicals.

Rarely we used wood filler to avoid wood pressing and edge joining. They are produced by local carpenters who use traditional methods as well as modern machinery (they sundry the wood first). Each beehive is made from a single piece of timber and so we do not rely on machine pressing (edge joining) which involves chemicals and strong glues. Make it your own: Your beehive, your finish.

Of course, the choice of finish is your choice, and you should have it exactly as you wish. You can retain the beehive in its rustic, untreated state, or use linseed or teak oil (or any other finishes) to give them a personal touch that suits your taste and surroundings.

Cedar is pitch free and perfectly suited to take virtually any stain, finish (or even bleaching) product, giving the beekeeper or builder myriad choices on the final look. Whether you are an experienced beekeeper, or a novice, give your bees the best and choose a real Cedar-wood beehive today. On behalf of HoBee we thank you for your custom in advance.