Bee Hive Kits
Starting your beekeeping journey or expanding your apiary? Mann Lake's hive kit collection has everything you need to succeed if you're new to beekeeping.
Mann Lake's bee hive starter kits provide you with a simplified start to beekeeping and the ability to choose from options tailored to your experience level. One of our most popular hive kits, the painted Traditional Growing Apiary Kit, includes everything a ‘buzzing’ beekeeper would need to get started with the right equipment in an all-in-one solution to prepare for your bees.
Our kits, carefully crafted to help you experience the joy of beekeeping, take the guesswork out of setting up a hive, making the entire process easier and more enjoyable for both bees and beekeepers.
Complete Beekeeping Starter Bundle
Each starter kit is a complete package designed to get you up and running quickly. Whether you choose a fully assembled 10-frame hive or a DIY kit, everything you need—frames, foundation, and covers—is included. All essential parts of a beehive are provided to ensure a smooth and easy setup.
By opting for a hive kit, you save time and effort, allowing you to focus more on beekeeping and less on assembling your bee hive. Our Premium and Deluxe Starter Kits include several hive accessories that many experienced beekeepers use, such as frame perches, pro-sweet liquid feed, a premium bee brush, and much more!
While our Deluxe kit includes educational resources, we also recommend exploring our range of beekeeping books to complement your new hive kit. Books such as “Beginning Beekeeping” can help guide you through everything from initial setup, including how to use a hive stand, queen excluder, or entrance reducer, to ongoing hive maintenance, making your introduction to beekeeping smooth and informative.
High-Quality Starter Kit Construction
Mann Lake uses premium pine wood and durable materials in constructing our hives and frames, all made in the USA. This ensures long-lasting performance and durability, even in harsh weather conditions.
The quality of our kits helps keep your hive dry, safe, healthy, and productive throughout the seasons while preserving the joy of harvesting honey.
Equipment & Tools You’ll Find in Our Kits
Many of our hive kits include woodenware such as frames and foundation, plus a wide range of tools, such as a smoker and hive tools for easier hive management. This means you can start beekeeping safely right from day one without needing to purchase additional equipment, reducing setup costs and complexity.
Beekeepers can find painted and unpainted hive kits that include everything they need to start their first hives, including the following key essentials:
- Frame super
- Bottom board
- Lower and upper deeps
- Outer and inner cover
- Frames and foundation
- Assembly hardware
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the hives pre-assembled or DIY?
You can choose between fully assembled hives or do-it-yourself unassembled hive kits, depending on your experience and preference.
Are these hive kits suitable for all climates?
Yes, the high-quality construction ensures the hives perform well in various weather conditions, keeping your bees safe and productive.