Parker Polymer 10-Frame Hive Base

Replace ongoing timber maintenance with a durable Parker plastic base designed for compatible 10-frame hives. Manufactured in Australia by Parker Engineering Dunmore, this solid bottom board is made from long-life UV-stabilised, food-grade structural plastic.

It arrives ready to use and does not require painting, waxing or exterior timber treatment before installation.

A Low-Maintenance Hive Foundation

The smooth polymer construction makes routine cleaning more straightforward than with porous or weathered timber. Plastic feet are supplied for the bottom of the cleats, while plastic entrance closers help manage the front opening.

The 10 frame plastic hive base can also be combined with compatible timber boxes, so beekeepers do not need to replace their entire hive system to begin using polymer components.

Product Benefits

  • Manufactured by Parker Engineering Dunmore
  • Made in Australia
  • UV-stabilised structural plastic
  • Food-grade polymer construction
  • Plastic feet for the cleats
  • Plastic entrance closers
  • Easy-to-clean surface
  • No painting required
  • Resistant to termite damage
  • Can be used with timber hive components
  • Can be branded with a registration number

These features are listed by Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies for the current Parker 10-frame base.

Important Beetle-Management Limitation

This plastic beehive bottom board does not include a built-in provision for a small hive beetle trap. Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies recommends positioning a suitable beetle trap higher in the hive when additional beetle management is required.

Continue inspecting the colony and use the base as one component of a broader pest-management programme.

Setup and Cleaning

Place the base on a stable hive stand and check that the compatible 10-frame box sits squarely above it. Adjust the entrance closer according to colony strength and seasonal conditions.

When cleaning, remove hive debris using appropriate tools and washing methods that do not damage the polymer. Allow the base to dry before returning it to service.

Order the Parker Plastic 10-Frame Hive Base from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies today. For compatible boxes, entrance components or registration branding information, call 02 9477 5569 or email info@hornsby-beekeeping.com.