Product detailed description

Polyurethane Beehive 39x24 Adamcova Míra for 13 Frames

The 39x24 Adamcova Míra beehive is designed for 13 frames and is made from high-quality polyurethane, providing excellent thermal insulation and resistance to weather conditions. A 3 cm wall offers insulation equivalent to 12 cm of wood.

Beehive Components and Features

Hive Cover

• Includes four ventilation openings with cork closures.
• Internal height: 6.7 cm, providing enough space for winter feeding.
• Dimensions and weight: 11 x 46.4 x 54.2 cm; weight: 1.3 kg.

Hive Box

• Made from seamless, monolithic polyurethane, ensuring superior strength.
• Allows the placement of dividers:
  • 1 divider: splits the hive box into 2 sections (6 + 6 frames).
  • 2 dividers: splits the hive box into 3 sections (3 + 6 + 3 frames).
  • 3 dividers: splits the hive box into 4 sections (3 + 3 + 3 + 3 frames).

A special bottom board is required for using this hive box with dividers. It is currently under development and will be available soon.

• Dimensions and weight: 30 x 46.4 x 54.2 cm; weight: 2.3 kg.

Varroa Bottom Board

• Mesh bottom made of stainless steel or perforated aluminum with 3.15 mm holes and a removable plastic tray for Varroa mite monitoring.
• Dimensions and weight: 12 x 46.4 x 57 cm; weight: 1.3 kg.

Key Benefits of the 39x24 Adamcova Míra Beehive

• Lightweight and portable: The hive box weighs only 1.8 kg, making transportation and handling easy.
• Faster spring development: Excellent insulation supports early colony expansion.
• Reduced winter food consumption: Bees consume up to 50% less winter stores, saving on feeding costs.
• Outstanding thermal insulation: 3 cm polyurethane walls offer insulation equivalent to 12 cm of wood, ensuring optimal conditions year-round.
• Seamless construction: Molded as a single piece, improving the hive's stability.
• Compatibility: Fully compatible with standard wooden Adamcova Míra 39x24 hives for 13 frames – check dimensions before purchasing.
• Easy maintenance: Smooth hive box surfaces allow for quick cleaning and help prevent disease spread.
• Optimal year-round conditions:
  • In summer, maintains stable temperatures for honey production.
  • In winter, reduces bee mortality, which can increase honey production by up to 30%.
• Pest resistance: Polyurethane is resistant to rodents and insects, increasing hive longevity.
• Durability: The hive is resistant to rain, snow, wind, and hail.
• Easy transport: Lightweight construction allows for moving more hives, making expansion easier.
• Suitable for all climates: The 39x24 Adamcova Míra beehive performs well in any climate, regardless of conditions.

Usage Recommendations

• Dividing the hive into nucs: If you need to split the hive into 2 nucs, fully close the front entrance, insert a divider, and open the rear trapezoidal closures to give each nuc its own entrance.

• Ventilation:

  • From February 1st to March 30th, fully close the bottom ventilation using the plastic tray to promote colony development in late winter and early spring.
  • For the rest of the year, ventilation should be managed from the bottom, which should remain fully open, even in freezing temperatures.

• Summer use:

  • When temperatures exceed 30°C (86°F), we recommend using ventilation closures in the lid instead of standard ones.
  • You can also place a breathable film or a propolis collection grid on top of the frames and fully open the ventilation openings for better air circulation.

• Varroa mite monitoring:

  • If you need to take wax samples or check for Varroa mites, keep the plastic tray slightly open (at least 5 cm) to maintain necessary airflow.

Painting Instructions

Polyurethane is not UV-resistant, so we recommend applying a protective coating after 1–2 years of sun exposure.

• Lightly sand the surface before painting to improve adhesion.
• Use UV-stable paint (synthetic, water-based, or two-component).
• A properly applied coating lasts up to 10 years without repainting.

Potential Disadvantages

• Unpainted hives may have a shorter lifespan and may start peeling over time.
• Small air bubbles or minor manufacturing imperfections do not affect hive functionality and are not considered defects.