Wax-Dipped Warre Hive Box

Expand or replace part of your Warre hive with a purpose-built Wax-Dipped Warre Box from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies.

Made from plantation-grown New Zealand radiata pine, the box is supplied assembled and wax dipped, reducing the amount of timber preparation required before it is added to an existing Warre setup.

Its compact square dimensions distinguish it clearly from conventional Langstroth equipment and help preserve the characteristic vertical format of the Warre hive.

Plantation-Grown New Zealand Radiata Pine

The box uses 22mm-thick radiata pine to create a substantial timber hive body.

Wax dipping helps protect the wood and improve durability in outdoor conditions while maintaining the natural appearance preferred by many Warre beekeepers.

Cut-out handles are incorporated into the sides to make the box easier to grip when moving or inspecting the hive.

A full honey box can still become heavy, so sensible lifting techniques remain important.

Compact Warre Dimensions

The box is designed around the square Warre format rather than an 8-frame or 10-frame Langstroth width.

External Dimensions:

• Length: 353mm
• Width: 353mm
• Height: 242mm

Internal Dimensions:

• 308mm × 308mm

Timber Thickness:

• 22mm

If you already operate a Warre hive from another source, compare measurements before combining components, as Warre equipment is not always standardised between manufacturers.

Add Boxes as the Colony Develops

Warre hive management traditionally allows the colony to expand vertically using stacked boxes.

When and where a new box is introduced depends on colony strength, the season and the beekeeper’s preferred Warre method.

Keeping one spare box ready can make expansion easier when conditions change quickly.

The same product can also be useful when replacing a damaged or ageing box without purchasing an entirely new hive.

Consider Your Bottom Board

Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies recommends using a Warre mesh bottom board where small hive beetle management is a priority.

A screened base can add ventilation and support surveillance or trapping strategies below the colony.

As with all pest-management equipment, it should be used as one part of a broader inspection and monitoring routine.

Built for Beekeepers Using the Warre System

Warre beekeeping attracts people interested in compact hive bodies, natural comb and a different management style from conventional Australian Langstroth beekeeping.

Having matching boxes available individually allows that system to grow gradually instead of requiring a complete replacement setup every time additional space is needed.

Order a Wax-Dipped Warre Hive Box from Hornsby Beekeeping Supplies. For help matching boxes, frames, quilt boxes or bases, call 02 9477 5569 or email info@hornsby-beekeeping.com.