Amish-Crafted Quality — Made in the USA

This 8-Frame Hive Base Kit includes all the essential top and bottom components needed to complete or upgrade your Langstroth hive. Skillfully handcrafted by Amish artisans in Ohio, each piece reflects generations of woodworking tradition, precision, and unmatched American craftsmanship.

Made from premium Eastern White Pine and designed for long-term durability, this kit provides the ventilation, protection, and functionality your bees need—all fully assembled and ready for installation.

What’s Included (8-Frame Version)

✅ Telescoping Top Cover, capped with white aluminum

• 16-1/4″ x 22″ x 2-7/8″

• Excellent weather protection and long-lasting durability

✅ Inner Cover

• 14″ x 19-7/8″ x 3/4″

• Promotes proper airflow and moisture control

✅ Plastic Queen Excluder

• 14″ x 19-7/8″ x 1/8″

• Keeps the queen out of honey supers

✅ Screened Bottom Board

• 14″ x 22″ x 2-9/16″

• Improves ventilation and assists varroa mite drop

✅ Plastic Insert (Monitoring Board)

• 12-3/4” x 21-3/4” x 1/8”

• Ideal for seasonal insulation and mite counting

✅ Entrance Reducer

• 12-1/4″ x 3/4″ x 3/4″

• Helps regulate colony traffic and reduce robbing

✅ No Assembly Required

Every component arrives fully assembled for immediate use.

Why Choose Busy Bees ’N’ More?

Authentic Amish Craftsmanship

Busy Bees ’N’ More searched throughout Ohio to partner with the finest Amish woodworkers—craftsmen known for precision, durability, and exceptional skill.

Premium Eastern White Pine — Historic American Lumber

Sustainably sourced in Michigan and Pennsylvania, Eastern White Pine was once used to build the homes of America’s pioneers. This same high-quality lumber now protects your bees.

Superior to Mass-Produced Imports

These hive components aren’t made to be “cheap”—they’re made to last. The finish, stability, and true-square craftsmanship outperform typical imported hive parts every time.

Made in the USA

Every board, joint, and cut reflects American craftsmanship and quality that stands the test of time.

Key Features

• Amish-Made in Ohio for unmatched craftsmanship

• Complete 8-frame hive top & bottom assembly

• White aluminum-capped top cover

• Ventilated inner cover design

• Screened bottom board for airflow & mite control

• Slide-in insert for inspections & seasonal use

• Entrance reducer included

• No assembly required

• Premium Eastern White Pine, regionally sourced

• 100% USA-made

Specifications

• Hive Size: 8-frame Langstroth

• Top Cover: 16-1/4″ x 22″ x 2-7/8″

• Inner Cover: 14″ x 19-7/8″ x 3/4″

• Queen Excluder: 14″ x 19-7/8″ x 1/8″

• Screened Bottom Board: 14″ x 22″ x 2-9/16″

• Plastic Insert: 12-3/4” x 21-3/4” x 1/8”

• Entrance Reducer: 12-1/4″ x 3/4″ x 3/4″

• Material: Eastern White Pine + Aluminum + Plastic

• Assembly: None