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Finished in a distinctive blue colour, it is ideal for colour-coding mating stations and reducing drifting between colonies when used alongside other APIDEA hive colours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstructed from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehigh-density hard styrofoam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the hive provides excellent thermal insulation, helping to maintain stable internal conditions that support successful queen mating and healthy brood development. Lightweight yet robust, it is easy to transport, stack and reuse season after season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach hive is supplied as a complete unit with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethree plastic brood frames\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eremovable internal feeder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etransparent inner cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eventilation screen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003equeen excluders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadjustable entrance system\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving you everything needed to establish and manage a productive mating nucleus. The feeder can also be replaced with additional frames to expand the colony when used with compatible APIDEA accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGenuine \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAPIDEA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Swiss-designed mating hive in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufactured from durable, high-density hard styrofoam for outstanding insulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue colour helps with hive identification and can reduce bee drifting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSupplied complete with:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 plastic brood frames\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemovable internal feeder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransparent inner cover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVentilation screen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen excluders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable entrance and removable floor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight, stackable and easy to transport.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for hobbyists and professional queen breeders alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with the full range of APIDEA accessories and extensions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReusable and easy to clean for long-term use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're producing a handful of queens or managing a large-scale breeding programme, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAPIDEA Mating Hive – Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers a dependable and efficient solution for successful queen rearing while making hive organisation even easier through colour differentiation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon The Beekeeper","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58326692987267,"sku":"HP-PMH","price":31.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0588\/4588\/8605\/files\/12751_Begattungskaestchen_blau_6-Photoroom.jpg?v=1782334901","url":"https:\/\/simonthebeekeeper.co.uk\/products\/apidea-mating-hive-blue","provider":"Simon The Beekeeper","version":"1.0","type":"link"}