Parker Polymer 8-Frame Hive Base

Create a strong lower platform for your 8-frame hive without the painting and timber treatment required by conventional wooden bases. The Parker Polymer Base is manufactured in Australia from UV-stabilised, food-grade structural plastic.

The complete unit includes plastic feet for the underside of the cleats and plastic entrance closers, making it ready to incorporate into a compatible hive system.

Built for Australian Apiary Conditions

Polymer does not absorb moisture in the same way as untreated timber, and it is resistant to termite damage. Moreover, the smooth surface can be cleaned without scraping deteriorated paint or retreating exposed wood.

The base may be used underneath compatible timber boxes, which allows beekeepers to combine polymer and wooden equipment within the same hive.

What Sets the Parker Base Apart?

  • Australian-made Parker Engineering product
  • Designed for compatible 8-frame equipment
  • UV-stabilised structural polymer
  • Food-grade plastic construction
  • Supplied with plastic feet
  • Supplied with entrance closers
  • No painting required
  • Easy-to-clean surface
  • Resistant to termites
  • Suitable for use with timber hive boxes
  • Can be branded with a registration number

The manufacturer promotes its polymer hive components as long-lasting equipment. Actual service life will depend on handling, positioning, cleaning and apiary conditions.

No Integrated Beetle Trap

The 8 frame plastic hive base does not contain a built-in compartment for a beetle tray. When small hive beetle control is required, Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies advises using a suitable trap at the top of the hive.

Regular colony inspections and strong-hive management should continue alongside any trap.

Add It to a Compatible 8-Frame Setup

Position the base on a level stand and check that the hive body aligns correctly around the perimeter. Adjust the entrance closers to suit colony strength, transport requirements and seasonal bee traffic.

Because the product page does not state precise dimensions, compare the base with your current box or confirm compatibility before ordering.

Buy the Parker Polymer Base – 8 Frames from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies today. For compatible 8-frame boxes, entrance accessories or branding details, call 02 9477 5569 or email info@hornsby-beekeeping.com.

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