{"product_id":"maybee-10-frame-beehive-starter-kit-wax-coated-cedar-deep-brood-box-frames-tool-set","title":"MayBee 10-Frame Beehive Starter Kit — Wax-Coated Cedar Deep Brood Box, Frames \u0026 Tool Set","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eMayBee's Beehive Starter Kit is a complete 10-frame beginner beekeeping setup that includes a wax-coated assembled deep brood box, ten frames with wax-dipped foundations, full hive components, and a comprehensive tools and veil set.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for new and hobby beekeepers, this kit bundles the essential woodenware and accessories to establish and manage a single 10-frame deep hive. The assembled deep brood box comes wax-coated to help protect wood and encourage bees to draw comb, while the included frames and black food-grade plastic foundations are dipped in beeswax to promote acceptance. The package also contains standard hive hardware—bottom board, inner cover, telescoping outer cover, queen excluder and entrance reducer—plus a wide array of hand tools and protective wear to get you started quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat comes in the MayBee starter kit and how complete is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit supplies both hive bodies and the working kit of tools usually required during the first season. You receive one assembled deep brood box pre-coated with beeswax, ten unassembled deep frames with wax-coated black foundations, and the necessary hive components for a functioning home for your colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 assembled deep brood box (16-1\/4″ x 19-7\/8″ x 9-5\/8\") wax-coated\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e10 pine frames plus 10 beeswax-dipped food-grade plastic foundation sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolid bottom board, inner cover, telescoping outer cover, queen excluder, entrance reducer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich tools and protective items are included and what do they enable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes a broad selection of hand tools and protective gear so you can perform common hive tasks without sourcing additional items. Tools cover inspection, frame handling, uncapping, feeding and basic hive maintenance, while the included veil and gloves help reduce stings during manipulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBee smoker, frame holder, J and L hooks, hive tool, multi-function tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUncapping knife, uncapping fork, spur wire embedder, uncapping tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBee veil, pair of beekeeping gloves, beekeeper brush, feeding equipment and queen cages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow are the hive and frames constructed and why does that matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brood box is made from wax-coated cedarwood for durability and weather resistance; frames use stable pine and are designed to accept the provided foundations. Wax coating on wooden surfaces and the beeswax-dipped plastic foundations encourage bees to draw comb and can improve initial colony acceptance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCedarwood brood box with heavy beeswax coating for protection and bee attraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePine frames sized for deep brood chambers with black food-grade plastic foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFoundations pre-dipped in beeswax to support comb building and consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this kit fit my backyard beekeeping plans and what setup choices are available?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 10-frame deep configuration is a common backyard standard that balances brood area with manageable frame size. It works well for single-hive setups and allows you to expand later by adding additional boxes, supers or equipment as your experience grows or colony size increases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard 10-frame deep dimensions compatible with common accessories and expansions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes entrance reducer and queen excluder to help manage brood and honey placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTools and spare accessories support routine inspections, honey removal and seasonal care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for? The MayBee Beehive Starter Kit targets new beekeepers, hobbyists setting up a first backyard hive, and small-scale producers who prefer a mostly complete, ready-to-use package. If you want a single, standard 10-frame deep hive with wax-coated components and a comprehensive set of tools and protective gear included, this kit offers a practical starting point without needing many extra purchases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Does the kit include a fully assembled hive?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes — the kit includes one assembled, wax-coated deep brood box plus covers and bottom board; frames require simple assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Are the foundations ready for bees to build comb?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes — ten black food-grade plastic foundation sheets are dipped in beeswax to encourage bees to draw comb quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"MayBee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56806225314132,"sku":"B08QMGJDL8","price":276.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/2652\/4244\/files\/maybee-front-packaging-beehive-kit.jpg?v=1786814351","url":"https:\/\/gardenluxe.co.uk\/products\/maybee-10-frame-beehive-starter-kit-wax-coated-cedar-deep-brood-box-frames-tool-set","provider":"Gardenluxe Uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}