{"product_id":"8-frame-cypress-medium-6-5-8-inch-super-box","title":"8-Frame Cypress Medium 6 5\/8-inch Super Box","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8-Frame Cypress Medium 6 5\/8-inch Super Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"338\"\u003e8-Frame Cypress Medium Super Box\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most versatile pieces of equipment in the hive. Most commonly used as a honey super, it gives bees the space they need to store surplus honey for harvest. In an 8-frame medium hive setup, it can also serve as a brood box, providing room for the queen to lay eggs and expand the colony. Built from durable cypress wood, this box is made to last through seasons of beekeeping and weather alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eKey Features and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"812\"\u003eCypress construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built from 7\/8-inch smooth, rot-resistant cypress boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eMulti-use box:\u003c\/strong\u003e Commonly used for honey supers or brood boxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"962\"\u003eAssembly options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose unassembled, assembled, or assembled and painted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003ePremium finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Painted boxes include primer and UV-resistant white paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eFeeder compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be used to surround feeders like baggie, Boardman, or top feeders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003emedium-depth cypress box\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for use with standard \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/8-frame-beekeeping-kit\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e8 Frame Beekeeping Kit\u003c\/a\u003e and is most often used as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003ehoney super\u003c\/strong\u003e. The medium box provides bees with ideal space to store honey above the brood nest. However, when used with an 8-frame medium hive setup, it can also serve as a brood box for the queen to lay eggs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003eEvery box is built from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003e7\/8-inch thick, smooth cypress wood\u003c\/strong\u003e, chosen for its natural rot resistance and long life, even without paint. The sturdy design ensures it can handle years of use while maintaining a tight, reliable fit with other hive components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"2344\"\u003eYou can choose to order your box \u003cstrong data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003eunassembled\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003eassembled\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eassembled and painted\u003c\/strong\u003e. When you select the assembled option, your box is built using\u003cstrong data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003estaples\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a secure hold that won’t loosen over time. The \u003cstrong data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2196\"\u003epainted option\u003c\/strong\u003e includes a coat of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003ewhite primer\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003epremium-quality UV-resistant white paint\u003c\/strong\u003e finish, which helps protect against moisture and sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2346\" data-end=\"2695\"\u003eWhile frames and foundation are required for use as a honey or brood box, an empty box can also be used to house feeders such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2511\"\u003ebaggie, Boardman, or top feeders\u003c\/strong\u003e. For customers ordering by shipment, we recommend choosing the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/boxes-with-frames\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecomplete box with frames and foundation\u003c\/a\u003e instead of ordering individual parts, as this helps reduce shipping costs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2697\" data-end=\"2913\"\u003eAt Foxhound Bee Company, we’ve set ourselves apart by using \u003cstrong data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2781\"\u003ehigh-quality cypress\u003c\/strong\u003e in all our hive equipment. This durable wood and careful construction ensure your beekeeping equipment lasts season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2697\" data-end=\"2913\"\u003eWe also offer \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/wax-dipping-wood-preservation-service\"\u003eWax Dipping Wood Preservation Service\u003c\/a\u003e for assembled boxes only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck out our other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/8-frame-equipment\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e8 Frame Hive Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e available at our store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn more about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/honey-supers-and-brood-boxes-explained\/\" title=\"Honey Supers and Brood Boxes\"\u003eHoney Supers And Brood Boxes\u003c\/a\u003e on our blog.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"8-Frame Unassembled","offer_id":47288946032892,"sku":"BOX M 8 U","price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8-Frame Assembled","offer_id":47288946065660,"sku":"BOX M 8 A","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"8-Frame Assembled, Primed and Painted","offer_id":47288946098428,"sku":"BOX M 8 AP","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1648\/7234\/files\/8-Frame-Cypress-Medium-6-58-inch-Super-Box-8-Frame-Assembled-Foxhound-Bee-Company.png?v=1751295834","url":"https:\/\/proudlibertarian.com\/en-de\/products\/8-frame-cypress-medium-6-5-8-inch-super-box","provider":"Proud Libertarian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}