Take control of your hive's foundation with our 4-3/4" (for 5 3/8" shallow frames) Shallow Plastic Foundation, now offered in a convenient 100-pack. This non-waxed foundation is ideal for beekeepers who prefer to wax their own foundation using their beeswax, allowing for complete customization to match your hive's needs. Perfect for both experienced beekeepers and those just starting out, this foundation is designed to support robust hive development and promote efficient comb building.
Key Features:
- Non-Waxed Surface: For those who wish to coat their foundation with their own beeswax, ensuring a personal touch that’s specific to your hive.
- Injection Molded Precision: Crafted using advanced injection molding technology for consistent, high-quality molding. This precise manufacturing process ensures a perfect fit and superior durability.
- High-Quality Material: Made from durable, food-grade plastic that resists warping, cracking, and breaking, ensuring long-lasting use in your hives.
- Standard Fit: Sized to perfectly fit all standard 5 3/8" deep frames, making it easy to integrate into your existing hive setup without modifications.
- Enhanced Hive Health: Provides a reliable foundation for brood and honey storage, promoting the overall health and productivity of your colony.
- Customizable Waxing: Allows you to wax the foundation to your preferences, giving you full control over how much wax is applied and the quality of the wax used.
- Cost-Effective: Sold in a bulk 100-pack, this non-waxed foundation offers great value for beekeepers managing multiple hives or expanding their operation.
Why Choose Our Non-Waxed Foundation?
Our non-waxed plastic foundation is designed for beekeepers who prefer to use their own beeswax, giving them the ability to customize the foundation for their specific hive needs. This flexibility can lead to faster acceptance by the bees, as they recognize and work with their own wax. The durable, precision-molded plastic ensures a strong foundation for comb building while providing long-lasting reliability.
Specifications:
- Dimensions: 4 3/4" x 16 3/4" to fit standard shallow frames
- Material: Food-grade plastic
- Wax Coating: Non-waxed, ready for customization
- Pack Size: 100 foundations per pack
Usage Tips:
- Wax the foundation using your bees’ wax to enhance acceptance and promote faster comb building.
- Ensure frames are clean before inserting the foundation for optimal results.
- Monitor hive activity and adjust hive management practices to support healthy colony growth.
