Hive equipment for this standard package is produced in high quality pine. Hive boxes are sent into the field with solid white exterior paint, it includes a flat roof with a galvanized aluminum casing. HoneyStrong does not use any chemicals in any of our equipment. A complete hive set contains all required hive items: one bottom board, two 8-frame deep boxes, 16 deep frames, one inner cover, and one outer cover.  We will be adding and taking away top boxes (or also known as Supers). We also provide weighted support on the top of the hive, and cinderblocks to raise the hive off the ground.

Custom paint options are also available. Each hive is hand-painted by our in-house artist.

We visit on a routine basis. This usually averages out to be every 3-5 weeks but may vary slightly depending on hive condition, time of year, and other factors.  You will be notified ahead of time with the day and about the time we will be coming over. We always bring extra suits with us in the case you would like to "dive in the hives" with us. We are on a schedule, so our time is limited, but if needed, we can scheduled an extended session to go in more dept. 

We take preventative action to prevent swarms, diseases, starvation. We expand equipment by adding or removing boxes in order to accommodate the seasonal variance in colony size. Routine updates will be sent to you after each visit, regarding the status of the hive, the strength of the colony, and any disease or issue that we may have found.

We harvest, bottle, and label your honey for you. We ensure that your honey remains separate. In the case of a low nectar flow or lack of forage, we always ensure you have a limited about of honey.

We do all of the above items with addition to the following:

We inspect on a more regular basis. We hold two classes every year for any employees who would be interested in learning about bees, one in doors and the other class is held out in the hives (limited seats available for this). We will have our in house artist work with you on your design for the bottom two "brood" boxes. We can work with you for placing your logo on your hive as well.