The Top Bar Hive (TBH) is a beehive without the usual honey and brood frames. The hive uses only top bars, on which the bees draw their own comb. This makes the hive ideal for beginner beekeepers, as they can get started without much equipment or other investment. A notable feature of this hive is its sloped sides. The sloped sides help prevent the bees from attaching the comb to the hive walls. The TBH is also widely used in Africa thanks to its simple construction and minimal tool requirements.