Plastic frame is a new word in beekeeping and has a huge number of privileges over wooden ones. The frame is made of food-grade plastic (polystyrene) — the same material that is used in the production of honey containers. The frame does not absorb water and moisture, so it does not bend or change its shape. The specifics of the design reduce
sticking with propolis and the bees sticking to the sides of the combs to almost zero. This greatly facilitates the maintenance of hives.
Diseases and hygiene: The plastic frame also does not absorb
honey, which prevents fungi and infections from multiplying in it. In case of illness, it is enough to remove the infected frames - clean them, wash them in hot water and immerse them in a disinfectant solution. After a couple of minutes of drying, the frame can be prepared again for use in the hive.
Wax coating: It is best to coat the frames with wax using a roller. To do this, heat the wax and the roller to 80C, and treat the frame with an even layer, the plastic frame must be at least room temperature. After that, do not forget to brush all corners and places where the roller did not reach.
Coating with wax is not necessary, while bees build combs faster with a wax coating.
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Frame blank for
Dadan hive, internal size 435x145.
The length of the upper bar is 470 mm.
Width of the upper bar 舒 25 mm
The length of the lower bar is 435 mm.
The width of the frame is 145 mm
Weight — 250 gr.