Starter Strips

Starter Strips give bees a guide for building straight, natural comb in foundationless frames. Fitted into the top bar, each strip creates a defined starting edge that encourages a straight sheet of comb and helps reduce cross-comb. Sold individually so you can match your frame count.

At a glance

• Type: Comb guide for foundationless frames
• Function: Provides a starting edge for straight comb
• Benefit: Helps reduce crooked or cross-comb
• Installation: Fits into the top bar of compatible frames
• Comb type: Supports natural wax drawing
• Quantity: Sold individually

Best for

• Running foundationless frames
• Encouraging straight, natural comb
• Reducing cross-comb that complicates inspections
• Buying exactly the number of frames you need

How to use

Fit a starter strip into the top bar of each foundationless frame so it forms a clear edge for the bees to follow. The bees build their comb down from the strip, producing a straighter sheet that is easier to inspect and remove.

About Foxhound Bee Company

Foxhound Bee Company is a beekeeping supplier offering quality frame and foundation products, hive equipment, and supplies for hobbyist and commercial beekeepers alike.

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