Easier on your back

Assembling a
Hive Stand

The hive stand should elevate the Ramped Bottom Board at least 16 inches above the ground, which places the hive body high enough to easily lift the hive boxes when working the hive.  Using an elevated stand minimizes problems from insects and varmints and helps protect the colony from exposure to Small Hive Beetle (SHB) treatment chemicals, if used.  And during very heavy, prolonged rainfall, an elevated hive stand can keep your hive from being submerged in rising water.

Assembly View clip from instructional CD

All permanently-placed hives should use an Elevated Hive Stand.  Hives maintained by pollination or migratory beekeepers will be placed on a pallet instead for easy transportation.

BeeCARE's Elevated Hive Stand is the premium base for your hives:

	Saves your back when lifting heavy hive boxes
	When used with the Ultimate Bottom Board, varroa mites can fall through to the ground, automatically and naturally decreasing the mite population
	In areas plagued with fire ants, allows the bees to manage ant invasions without letting the ant colony build a nest underneath the hive, which often overwhelms and destroys the honeybee colony.
	Protects the hive from ground-level pests, varmints and high water
	Keeps colony away from ground-treatment chemicals, such as used for SHB
	Premium-quality materials and workmanship
	Structurally engineered and built to be very sturdy and durable, providing years of reliable hive support and colony protection
	Compatible with Langstroth hive designs and accessories - can be used on your existing hive
	Pre-assembled*

^*The Elevated Hive Stand has its legs detached for shipping.  Assembly hardware and instructions included.