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High-density polystyrene beehive with bee illustrations. Durable and lightweight. Boosts colony development with better insulation. Only fits Dadant Blatt frames (47 cm).
A beehive full of charm and educational appeal! This vibrant orange Dadant Blatt OPTIMA hive features fun illustrations of bees and honey, making it the perfect choice for educational activities or anyone who wants to brighten up their apiary. Made from high-density expanded polystyrene with reinforced plastic edges, it offers superior insulation and excellent impact resistance compared to traditional wooden hives.
Thanks to its thermal efficiency, bees use less energy regulating temperature in hot or cold conditions, allowing for faster colony development and improved performance.
🛠 Set includes (unassembled):
• 1 high ventilated roof (470×538×97 mm)
• 1 Dadant Blatt brood box (450×523×310 mm)
• 2 Dadant Blatt supers (450×524×175 mm)
• 1 hygienic OPTIMA plastic bottom (455×567×73 mm)
• 1 transparent crownboard with thermometer and 3 ventilation plugs (417×487 mm)
✅ Key advantages:
• Insulates better than wood hives
• Cheerful design with bees and honey illustrations
• Faster development of the colony thanks to less thermal stress
• Lightweight and extremely durable
• Resistant to chewing and weather
• Compatible with Dadant Blatt frames
🎯 Perfect for:
• Educational workshops and awareness events
• Urban beekeeping with a positive visual impact
• Beekeepers looking for a unique hive style
ℹ️ Technical note: This hive is only compatible with Dadant Blatt frames (47 cm long). It is not compatible with Dadant US frames (48 cm), due to the different top bar length. Blatt frames are common in France, Italy, Belgium and Switzerland, while the US version is used mostly in Spain, Germany and Poland.
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