Zander polystyrene hives 

The Zander beehive is also available in a plastic version. This is the Zander polystyrene beehive. This hive is also known as the Zanderbeute. This beehive is also available in wood; you can find it in the category wooden beehives. The hive consists of 2 or 3 removable sections: the upper section is the honey super and the lower section is the brood box (brood chamber). Both the brood boxes (brood chambers) and the honey supers are the same size. This is one of the innovations in the Zander beehive.

The advantage of the plastic Zander beehive

A plastic beehive handles moisture well and insulates effectively, which means the colony loses little heat. The plastic beehive must also be painted to protect against UV light, because plastic can degrade. For this you use special paint for plastic beehives. The plastic Zander beehive can also be supplied painted. It then comes ready to use. After the hive has been painted, you can house a colony in it. A plastic beehive requires little maintenance, just painting and occasional touch-ups. This is the only maintenance. You are therefore assured of a beehive that will last a long time. The hive is also super lightweight, making it easy to move.

Disadvantages of a plastic beehive

A plastic beehive also has drawbacks. Small dents can occur more easily when using the hive tool because the material is softer than wood. However, this also depends on how carefully the beekeeper handles the tool. These polystyrene Zander beehives are made from a high-density polystyrene, which keeps damage during use to a minimum. Want to read more about the history of the Zander beehive? Then take a look at the category wooden Zander beehives.

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