Special Super for 10F Layens beehives

A Step Towards Modern and Efficient Beekeeping

Adding medium supers to Layens hives represents a significant evolution, allowing the hive to expand vertically by separating the brood chamber from the honey storage. This prevents honey from coming into contact with cells previously used for brood, thereby improving honey quality by avoiding darkening, impurities, and unwanted flavors. Furthermore, this semi-vertical system is an intermediate step toward professional beekeeping, offering a modern alternative without the need to invest in new Dadant or Langstroth hives.

Compatibility, Benefits, and Management Recommendations

It’s important to note that this medium super is not compatible with 12-frame Layens hives. Designed specifically for the 10-frame model, it provides a perfect fit and optimized space for honey storage. This adjustment to the hive setup requires a more active management approach, including regular swarm control and super placement at the right time. Bees will not move up to the medium super until the brood chamber is full, so keeping the colony strong and well-maintained is key for effective performance.

Benefits for the Beekeeper: Quality and Efficiency

Using this Layens medium super offers multiple advantages:

• By keeping honey and brood separate, it enables the production of high-quality monofloral honey, setting you apart in the market.

• Reduces weight during harvesting, making handling easier.

• Allows better bee flow management, resulting in a more productive and organized hive.