10-Frame Medium Super with Frames - Pre-Assembled Pine Hive Body | Little Giant

10-Frame Medium Super with Frames - Pre-Assembled and Ready to Use

Expand your hive instantly with the Little Giant 10-Frame Medium Super, complete with 10 wax-coated frames and fully pre-assembled. This premium pine hive body is ready to add to your Langstroth hive right out of the box - no assembly, no hassle, just quality beekeeping equipment that lets you focus on your bees.

Complete Package - Ready to Use:

• Fully Pre-Assembled: Arrives completely assembled and ready to place on your hive - save hours of assembly time
• 10 Frames Included: Complete with 10 medium-depth frames with wax-coated plastic foundation installed
• Wax-Coated Foundation: Natural-colored plastic foundation with protective wax coating encourages rapid comb building
• Premium Pine Construction: Precision-milled, unfinished pine for durability and long-lasting performance
• Medium Depth: 6-5/8" height - the most popular size for honey supers
• Standard 10-Frame Size: Compatible with all standard Langstroth 10-frame hive systems

Versatile Use:

• Honey Super: Most commonly used for honey production - easier to lift when full than deep supers
• Brood Box: Can also be used as a brood chamber for colonies that prefer medium-depth brood nests
• Hive Expansion: Add multiple supers as your colony grows and honey flow increases
• Swarm Prevention: Provide extra space to reduce swarming pressure during spring buildup

Why Medium Supers Are Popular:

• Manageable Weight: When full of honey, medium supers weigh 40-50 lbs vs. 70-90 lbs for deep supers
• Easier Handling: More comfortable to lift, carry, and work with during honey harvest
• Versatile: Can be used for honey production or brood rearing
• Standard Size: Most beekeepers use medium supers for honey - easy to find compatible equipment
• Better Ergonomics: Reduces strain and injury risk when managing hives

Premium Pine Construction:

Crafted from precision-milled pine, this hive body features tight-fitting joints and quality construction that will serve your apiary for years. The unfinished pine allows you to paint or stain to your preference, or leave natural for a traditional look. Pine is the traditional choice for beehives - it's lightweight, durable, and provides good insulation for your colony.

Wax-Coated Frames - Ready for Bees:

Each of the 10 included frames features plastic foundation with a natural wax coating. This coating encourages bees to accept and build on the foundation quickly, giving you faster comb production than uncoated plastic. The frames are fully assembled and ready to install in the super.

Specifications:

• Type: Medium depth hive body/super
• Dimensions: 19-7/8" L × 16-1/4" W × 6-5/8" H (exterior)
• Frame Capacity: 10 frames (medium depth)
• Frames Included: 10 medium frames with wax-coated plastic foundation
• Material: Precision-milled pine (unfinished)
• Assembly: Fully pre-assembled
• Compatibility: Standard 10-frame Langstroth hives
• Manufacturer: Miller Manufacturing (Little Giant)
• Weight: 16.6 lbs

Perfect For:

• Beekeepers wanting ready-to-use equipment without assembly
• Adding honey supers for the upcoming nectar flow
• Expanding existing hives as colonies grow
• Beekeepers who prefer medium-depth equipment
• First-time beekeepers building their initial hive setup
• Anyone wanting quality equipment that's ready to use immediately

Setup Instructions:

1. Remove super from packaging and inspect for any shipping damage
2. Paint or stain if desired (optional - allows wood to weather naturally if left unfinished)
3. Place super on top of your existing hive body when colony is ready for expansion
4. Bees will move up and begin building comb on the wax-coated foundation
5. Monitor and add additional supers as needed during honey flow

Maintenance Tips:

• Paint or seal exterior wood to extend lifespan and protect from weather
• Inspect joints periodically and re-glue if needed
• Store indoors during off-season to prevent warping
• Replace frames as foundation becomes dark or damaged over time

Expand your hive the easy way! Order your Little Giant 10-Frame Medium Super with Frames today and get pre-assembled, ready-to-use equipment that lets you focus on beekeeping, not carpentry.