MayBee Medium Super Hive Frames 20-Pack — Unassembled Pine Frames with Beeswax-Coated Food-Grade Plastic Foundations, Black

MayBee 20-pack medium super frames are unassembled pine hive frames with beeswax-dipped, food-grade plastic foundations designed to speed comb building and fit standard 8- or 10-frame medium supers.

These frames give beekeepers a sturdy, consistent base for honeycomb production. Each kit contains 20 unassembled wooden frames sized to standard medium super dimensions and black food-grade plastic foundations that have been coated in beeswax to encourage rapid, orderly comb construction. The pine parts are smoothed for easy assembly, and the dark foundations make brood and egg inspection clearer against a contrasting background.

How will these frames speed up comb building?

The plastic foundations are dipped in beeswax to provide the bees with a familiar surface and scent, which encourages them to draw comb more quickly and evenly than bare plastic or raw wood alone. The pre-coated surface reduces the time your colony spends forming starter cells.

• Beeswax coating simulates natural comb and attracts worker bees.
• Food-grade plastic gives uniform cell patterns for consistent honey storage.
• Black foundation contrasts with white eggs, making inspections faster.
• Ready-to-use foundation reduces need for additional wax application.

Will these frames fit my hive and how do I assemble them?

The frames match standard medium super dimensions and are sold in a 20-piece kit that fits either 8- or 10-frame medium boxes depending on your layout. They arrive unassembled so you can glue or pin them according to your preferred hive-building technique.

• Standard frame size: 6-1/4" x 19" x 1-3/8" for medium supers.
• Suitable for both 8-frame and 10-frame medium super arrangements.
• Pine wood parts are precision-polished to simplify assembly.
• Assemble with wood glue, nails or frame hardware as you normally use.

What are the material and inspection benefits of these foundations?

The foundations are fabricated from food-grade plastic and then dipped in beeswax, giving hygienic, repeatable cell structure while offering the comfort of a wax surface. The dark color of the foundations improves visibility when checking for eggs or brood.

• Food-grade plastic meets beekeeping hygiene expectations.
• Wax coating provides smell and texture bees prefer for comb building.
• Black background makes eggs and brood patterns easier to spot.
• Durable plastic withstands repeated seasonal use and handling.

How many frames should I keep and when are replacements needed?

A 20-frame pack gives you enough frames to stock multiple medium supers or to replace combs after extraction and maintenance. Replace frames when comb is damaged, overly dark from age, or when disease management requires new foundations.

• Use the pack to outfit one to two medium supers depending on frame count per box.
• Replace frames after sustained wear, pest damage, or contamination.
• Keep spares on hand during harvest season to maintain brood and honey space.
• Regular inspection helps determine when foundations should be refreshed.

Who is this for: Beekeepers who want reliable, ready-to-coat foundations and consistent wooden frames to streamline comb building and hive inspections. This kit is suitable for hobbyists upgrading brood or honey supers, small-scale producers needing hygienic, uniform cell patterns, and any apiarist who prefers assembling frames to control joinery and fit.