Honey Super Beehive OATH Box Stingless Australian Native Bee Hive

Handcrafted in Brisbane, this hive is more than just a home for our buzzing friends; it's a testament to sustainability and ingenuity. Built from premium 25mm Hardwood Waterproof Ply, with anti-slump bars for structural support and optimal ventilation, this hive is designed to last and thrive. But what truly sets it apart is the innovative Honey Super, making honey harvesting a breeze for both beekeepers and stingless bees. Complete with a Colorbond Roof, it's a haven for these precious pollinators. Join the movement to protect and preserve native stingless bees while savouring the sweetness of harvesting your very own honey. 

Features

• Built from 25mm Hardwood Waterproof Ply

• Hoop pine anti-slump bars to support the hive.

• Vent hole at the base and rear.

• Honey Super is designed for harvesting honey

• Includes a Colorbond Roof

Premium Materials, Exceptional Durability: Crafted from 25mm Hardwood Waterproof Ply, this hive is built to withstand the test of time. Its robust construction ensures a secure and cozy home for our native stingless bees.

Anti-Slump Support: Featuring hoop pine anti-slump bars, this OATH Beehive provides essential structural support. These bars help maintain the hive's integrity and ensure your buzzing friends have a comfortable abode.

Optimized Ventilation: We've incorporated a vent hole at the base and rear of the hive, promoting proper airflow for a healthy bee colony. Your stingless bees will thrive in this well-ventilated environment.

Honey Super for Harvesting: The highlight of this beehive is the Honey Super, designed with you and the bees in mind. Harvesting honey has never been easier – it's a win-win for both beekeepers and our industrious little friends.

Protection from the Elements: The OATH Beehive comes complete with a Colorbond Roof, offering shelter from the sun and rain. Your bee colony will stay safe and sound, ensuring their vital work continues unhindered.

The OATH Beehive is the original and most beloved Australian Trigona Hive. By choosing it, you're supporting the preservation of our native stingless bee species. This hive is not just a functional addition to your garden; it's a commitment to the conservation of our precious pollinators.

Embrace sustainability, connect with nature, and enjoy the sweet rewards of honey harvesting. Bring home the Honey Super Beehive OATH Box and become a steward of Australian native stingless bees. Handmade with love and built to last, it's a hive that's buzzing with potential. 

The Original Australian Trigona Hive (OATH) is the most common and popular Australian Native Stingless Bee Hive. Handmade in Brisbane this hive is built to last and will be a great home to native stingless bees. The honey super is designed to make harvesting honey easy for you and the bees.

Bees

Bees are not included with the hive. If you are looking to get started it is not recommended to purchase an empty hive as getting the bees inside is almost impossible without a source beforehand. 

The best bees to suit this hive are sub-tropical and only go as far south as NSW.

Tetragonula carbonaria previously Trigona carbonaria | T. carbonaria | Tetragonula | Hockingsi | T. Hockingsi | Sugarbag Bee

This is not suitable for VIC, SA or TAS.

Size

Outside measurements 280mm Long X 200mm Wide X 300mm High

Inside measurements 230mm Long X 150mm Wide X 250mm High

Three layers: bottom and middle for the brood and top section for honey super.

The three sections are locked together with brackets so the hive cannot fall apart (no need for plastic strapping)

Weight approximately = 4.8 Kg

Volume 8.6L

Made in Brisbane

This hive is bare timber and will need to be protected from the weather. Abeec have found that a clear coat option has the best natural look or any exterior paint.

Note: Please note that native bees don't fare well in SA, VIC and TAS so Abeec only sells to warmer regions.

These hives are sold empty and bees are not included, these will need to be purchased bees will not move in on their own. You can purchase bees from your local native beekeeping group.

Do not place the hive outside until you have purchased bees as they will help manage the humidity inside the hive preventing mould from growing.