8-Frame Migratory Hive Lid – Assembled, Wax-Dipped and Painted

Complete your 8-frame Langstroth setup with a durable migratory hive lid from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies. Supplied fully assembled, this lid can be placed directly onto a compatible upper hive box without additional construction, timber treatment or painting.

Its flush-fitting migratory design creates a compact hive profile. This makes it a practical option for established apiaries, replacement equipment and beekeepers preparing new 8-frame colonies.

Three-Part Weather-Ready Construction

The 8 frame hive lid combines three functional components:

  • A tin outer cover
  • A supporting Weathertex board
  • A wax-dipped and painted rim

The tin provides an external barrier above the colony, while the Weathertex board adds a solid internal layer beneath it. Meanwhile, the treated rim completes the structure and supports the lid around the upper hive box.

The lid is assembled using screws and nails, providing a sturdy finished product that does not require workshop preparation before use.

Four Built-In Ventilation Openings

Four vents are incorporated into the rim to support airflow through the upper section of the hive. These openings can help warm, humid air move out of the colony, making the vented hive lid particularly useful during hot weather or damp seasonal conditions.

Ventilation requirements may vary according to colony strength, local climate and time of year. Therefore, beekeepers should continue checking moisture, airflow and overall hive conditions during routine inspections.

Product Overview

  • Designed for compatible 8-frame Langstroth hives
  • Migratory style that sits flush with the top box
  • Fully assembled and ready to install
  • Tin top for external coverage
  • Weathertex internal board
  • Wax-dipped and painted rim
  • Four ventilation openings
  • Constructed using screws and nails
  • Suitable for replacement or new hive setups

Ordering Options

The assembled hive lid is available in the following quantities:

  • Single lid
  • Carton of four lids

A single lid is suitable for completing one 8 frame hive or replacing damaged equipment. The carton option is convenient for beekeepers preparing several colonies or standardising equipment across an expanding apiary.

Order the 8-Frame Migratory Hive Lid from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies today. For assistance selecting compatible 8-frame boxes, bases, frames or other ready-made hive components, call 02 9477 5569 or email info@hornsby-beekeeping.com.

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By: on 9 March 2023
Lid fits perfectly, well made, nice white colour
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