

The Mini Dadant CLASSIC hive, based on the Mini Plus standard, is a highly practical tool for beekeepers working with queen rearing, mating nucs, or overwintering small colonies. Its design is thoughtfully crafted to simplify management, optimize space, and ensure long-lasting durability under real field conditions.
After many seasons, you learn that queen rearing offers no second chances. There are critical weeks, such as rosemary bloom, when everything must work perfectly: mating nuclei must thrive, queens must mate successfully, and you need tools that never let you down. That’s exactly when you appreciate having the LYSON Miniplus Premium Hive by your side, designed for beekeepers who live queen rearing with the same passion they put into honey harvesting.
At first glance it may look like just another small hive, but in the field you realize it is a complete system. The long-standing challenge has always been the transfer: moving a mated nucleus into a production hive without losing brood, stressing the queen, or wasting time. Here is where LYSON truly excels, thanks to its modular frames that can be joined to form a standard ½ Dadant frame. Brood, pollen, and stores are transferred cleanly, quickly, and without disturbing the brood nest—an essential advantage for queen breeding or frequent queen rotations.
Even more, with a simple divider you can split the hive body into two independent colonies, each with its own entrance, landing board, and feeder. This means doubling your capacity without extra equipment or space—an invaluable benefit during queen mating season or for maintaining spare queens ready for use.
The high-density polystyrene construction provides excellent insulation, reducing winter feed consumption and protecting bees from summer heat. The four-slope roof efficiently drains rainwater and is stackable, making transport and storage easy when handling dozens of units.
In practice, this Miniplus offers you:
• Total flexibility: easily integrate nuclei into production hives using ½ Dadant frames.
• Maximum efficiency: manage two nuclei in one hive body, saving space, time, and equipment.
• Bee welfare: double entrance floor ensures ventilation and reduces robbing, with insulated material that stabilizes temperature.
• Peace of mind: robust, durable design that supports your work from mating to overwintering queens.
Technical specifications
Hive body height: 145 mm, made of durable high-density polystyrene, factory-painted blue for longevity and visibility. Set includes: divisible main body with partition, modular mini Dadant frames, double feeder, floor with two independent entrances, and four-slope stackable roof.
Once you try it, you’ll see it’s not an expense but one of the best investments you can make for your queen rearing program.
The Mini Dadant CLASSIC hive, based on the Mini Plus standard, is a highly practical tool for beekeepers working with queen rearing, mating nucs, or overwintering small colonies. Its design is thoughtfully crafted to simplify management, optimize space, and ensure long-lasting durability under real field conditions.
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