HiveIQ Base & Lid Kit w/ Queen Excluder

The HiveIQ Base & Lid Kit with Queen Excluder includes the bottom board, queen excluder, and top cover of the HiveIQ insulated hive system. Made from high-density EPS, the pieces provide strong insulation in summer and winter and share Langstroth external dimensions, though they fit HiveIQ boxes (not standard Langstroth boxes) while using Langstroth frames.

At a glance

• Type: Insulated hive base, lid, and queen excluder kit
• Material: High-density EPS
• Includes: Bottom board/base, queen excluder, and lid/cover
• Frames: Uses Langstroth frames (medium and deep in matching HiveIQ boxes)
• Compatibility: HiveIQ deep and medium boxes (not standard Langstroth boxes)
• Assembly tools: Handheld screwdriver or cordless drill

Best for

• Beekeepers building out the HiveIQ insulated system
• Improving overwintering and summer temperature control
• Backyard and professional apiaries wanting durable, lightweight gear
• Easier hive transportation

How to use

Assemble the bottom board and top cover using the included parts and a screwdriver or cordless drill. Add HiveIQ deep or medium boxes (deep frames in deep boxes, medium frames in medium boxes) to complete the hive. The insulation keeps the colony warmer in winter and cooler in summer to support bee health and productivity.

About Foxhound Bee Company

Foxhound Bee Company is a beekeeping supplier offering insulated hive systems and equipment for beekeepers at every level.

Sold by Foxhound Bee Company, based in Irondale, Alabama.