Migratory Top Cover

Migratory Top CoverA migratory top cover is a flat, no overhang lid that sits flush with the hive body, so hives can be packed side by side for transport or tight apiary layouts. Solid pine, built to take the bumps of a move. Available in 5, 8, or 10 frame. Features Flat solid pine lid with no overhang hives butt together End cleats for easy lifting and a little airflow Stands up to loading and hauling Fits standard Langstroth equipment in 5, 8, or 10 frame How it works

and the metal handle lets you carry a full bucket

Molded from food-grade polypropylene

Fitted with heavily waxed Acorn plastic foundation for fast comb acceptance

Battery compatibility: currently accepts DeWalt and Milwaukee lithium-ion batteries

The solid bottom board is the floor your hive stands on — a closed yellow pine base that keeps the nest warmer in cool weather and gives a colony a draft-free footing

metal heat shield

ambient glow — a nature-inspired accent for a mantel

It protects your face and neck — the most sting-prone areas — but it's not full-body gear

The point of the deluxe configuration is that the capacity is there when your bees are ready

Honey weight at fill: ~16 oz (1 lb)

True-to-nature frame geometry — mimics the comb dimensions found in tree hollows

Your customer can still twist the band off with their thumb thanks to the vertical perforation