Complete Wooden Zander Beehive (Liebig System) – 3 x Deep Brood Box (10 Frames)
. This system is distinguished by simplicity, high productivity, and exceptional alignment with bee biology. The hive body is engineered for cold way frame arrangement (parallel to entrance) and holds exactly 10 Zander frames per box.
If you practise beekeeping using modern, scientifically proven methods of rational apiculture, the complete wooden Zander beehive based on Dr Gerhard Liebig’s design is an immaculate choice. This system is distinguished by simplicity, high productivity, and exceptional alignment with bee biology. The hive body is engineered for cold way frame arrangement (parallel to entrance) and holds exactly 10 Zander frames per box. [1, 2]
Complete set contents:
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- 1 x High Varroa Floor Equipped with a robust galvanised anti-varroa mesh and a movable wooden entrance block for flight entrance adjustment. The floor ensures excellent ventilation during transport and overwintering.
- 1 x Plastic Varroa Drawer: Inserted into the floor, this drawer enables clean and accurate monitoring of natural varroa drop at any time, without having to open the hive.
- 3 x Deep Zander Boxes: Each individual box is designed for standard deep Zander frames with a height of 220 mm (box dimensions are 520 x 420 x 230 mm). Practical recessed grip handles are cut into the front and back of the boxes for easier and safer handling in the apiary.
- 1 x Insulated Inner Cover: A wooden crown board supplied complete with an insulating board (Dämmplatte), dedicated to maintaining a stable internal microclimate and preventing condensation.
- 1 x Solid Sheet-Metal Roof: A sturdy metal top outer cover providing complete weatherproofing and protection against snowdrifts, strong winds, and rain.
Main advantages of the Liebig-Zander hive system:
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- Natural untreated wood: The hive is supplied in an unpainted and untreated timber form. This gives beekeepers the freedom to protect the exterior with ecological, bee-friendly paints or linseed oil, whilst the interior retains the natural pine aroma.
- Optimum thermal stability: Solid 20 mm thick timber walls provide an excellent insulating layer in winter, preventing excessive cooling of the cluster, whilst protecting the colony from overheating on hot summer days.
- Rebate-free design (easy stacking): The boxes feature flat, rebate-free edges, facilitating smooth and rapid separation with a hive tool without splintering the wood. This feature is essential for migratory beekeepers, ensuring compact and stable loading onto transport vehicles.
- Component flexibility: When ordering on the site, beekeepers can configure the roof type (galvanised or stainless steel) as well as the floor type to suit their preferred beekeeping management methods.
Please note: Wooden hive parts may contain natural knots that do not affect functionality. Applying several coats of exterior paint prior to initial use in the apiary is recommended to maximise its service life.
