{"product_id":"hive-iq-double-deep-medium-kit","title":"HiveIQ Double Deep + Medium Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eThe HiveIQ Double Deep + Medium Kit\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Insulated hive kit includes the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/hive-iq-insulated-and-highly-designed-bee-hives\"\u003eHiveIQ system\u003c\/a\u003e a beekeeper needs to keep their hives in a highly designed, well-insulated smart hive. The kit includes 2 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/hiveiq-insulated-and-highly-designed-bee-hives\/products\/hiveiq-beehive-body-9-frame\"\u003edeep boxes\u003c\/a\u003e and 1 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/hiveiq-insulated-and-highly-designed-bee-hives\/products\/hiveiq-medium-box-9-frame\"\u003emedium box\u003c\/a\u003e, all the hardware and parts to assemble them, as well as the top cover and bottom board. It does not include frames but is compatible with our Langstroth frames. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach box holds 9 frames and has the same outside dimensions as a 10-frame Langstroth Hive. A colony of bees will perform better in this insulated hive than in a standard hive because the bees are able to manage their temperature more effectively, both in the summer and in the winter. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenefits of an Insulated Hive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrafted from high-density EPS, it not only ensures stability and safety for your bees but also facilitates easy hive transportation. The standout feature is its superior insulation, mirroring the thermal performance of all HiveIQ products. This insulation mimics the natural conditions bees thrive in, keeping the hive warm in winter and cool in summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis optimal environment boosts bee health and productivity, leading to improved survival rates, faster brood rearing, and increased honey production. Compatible with various HiveIQ enhancements, it offers a versatile solution for your beekeeping needs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead more about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hiveiq.com\/pages\/insulation-matters\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInsulated Hives on the HiveIQ Website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembly\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unassembled kit will require assembly, as the mortise and tenon joints on the box fit nicely. However, the addition of exterior wood glue locks the joints together. All hardware is included in assembling the boxes, except for the glue. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the bottom board and lid will need the protective edges attached, which can be done with a screwdriver and the included parts. The steel lid should be silicone to the top of the foam to give it extra rigidity and to reduce changes in the foam due to temperatures. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Included with the Hive Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 x \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/hiveiq-insulated-and-highly-designed-bee-hives\/products\/hiveiq-beehive-body-9-frame\"\u003e9 Frame Full Depth Beehive Bodies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/hive-iq-insulated-and-highly-designed-bee-hives\/products\/hive-iq-beehive-body-9-frame\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/hiveiq-insulated-and-highly-designed-bee-hives\/products\/hiveiq-medium-box-9-frame\"\u003e9 Frame Medium Beehive Body\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e9 Frame Beehive Bottom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e       - 2 x NFC Tags\u003cbr\u003e       - 1 x Stamped Floor Vent\u003cbr\u003e       - 1 x Hive Entrance\u003cbr\u003e       - 1 x Blanking Plate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x 9 Frame Beehive Top Cover w\/ Yellow Metal Top Cover\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/products\/hiveiq-queen-excluder\"\u003e9 Frame Metal Queen Excluder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 x Instruction Manual\u003cbr\u003e1 x Varroa Board\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSee more of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/collections\/hive-iq-insulated-and-highly-designed-bee-hives\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHiveIQ Parts and Kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn more about \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/blog.foxhoundbeecompany.com\/beehive-insulation\/\" title=\"Modern Insulated Beehives\"\u003eModern Insulated Beehives\u003c\/a\u003e on our blog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch our video on the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=J675GZCgKiw\" title=\"Hive IQ Polystyrene Bee Hive Boxes: What is included and how to assemble the pieces\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHiveIQ Polystyrene Bee Hive Boxes to see what’s included and how to assemble it\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288987058428,"sku":"HIVE IQ 2D 1M KIT","price":244.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1648\/7234\/files\/Hive-IQ-Double-Deep-Medium-Kit-Foxhound-Bee-Company.png?v=1751297048","url":"https:\/\/proudlibertarian.com\/en-de\/products\/hive-iq-double-deep-medium-kit","provider":"Proud Libertarian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}