Products

LANGSTROTH HIVE PRODUCTS

POLSON SupRHive and SupRNuc PRODUCTS   (Our Signature Hive Products)

Our modified insulated Langstroth SupRHives and SupRNucs were developed for the Saskatchewan prairies but are now manufactured in Armstrong B.C. for all regions in this country.  These quality products are built with R-5 insulation in the top cover and bottom board.  The inner cover/feeders have a 3/8" space and upper entrance on the underside with permanent sliding reducer that reduces the size of the entrance when desired. They have a 2" space above with two 2" feeder holes/plugs for feeding and a piece of R-5 insulation that can be inserted when not feeding (year round).  Feed with pail feeder, pollen patty, fondant and/or sugar cakes.  During periods of extreme heat or cold, 2" of insulation above the frames helps to control the temperature fluctuation.  A major advantage of these insulated hives is the lack of moisture noted year-round.  We do not at all believe in quilt boxes or anything above the frames to collect moisture.  The moisture is still in the colony.  We believe it is is far better to try to provide an environment with reduced moisture . During a recent study in Armstrong B.C. two inches of insulation on top of nucs during extreme heat in 2021 reduced temperature fluctuation in the nuc by over 3 degrees C.

One can purchase a complete SupRHive or simply purchase a three piece Retro Kit (top cover, inner cover/feeder and bottom board) that will convert your existing hive to a SupRHive.  We advise the addition of a telescopic top cover or piece of oversized plywood to prevent rain from entering the hive as the sides of the product are flush.