Q&A

Why Polyurethane and not Polystyrene or wood?

Polyurethane does not crumble, does not deteriorate with age and provides exceptional thermal stability.

It's non-toxic, anti-fungal and is non-moulding.

It's a food grade substance that does not release any gases once it has been shaped and hardens.

It is neutral to bees, is disliked by mice and can be painted over.

Sections fit tightly to each other and keep ants and spiders away.

Lifespan?

Our oldest samples have been in the field since 2015! They have been transported, handled and moved multiple times with zero damage, no deterioration and no crumbling.

Are they flat-packed?

No. Our hives are manufactured in whole section. This adds to strength and ease of use.

Hives are packed and shipped in cartons of 59cm * 47cm *  73cm and weigh 12kg.

Dimensions

NuHive model M10 3-box beehive weighs 10.45kg

When packed into a carton, dimensions are 59cm * 47cm *  73cm and weigh 12kg)

Can they be transported?

Yes. Since they are made in whole sections, multiple hives can be stacked on top of each other, ratchet tie-down them and off you go.

Density Value?

120 kg/m3, which is high density, rigid foam.

Interchangeable with wooden hives?

Yes. NuHive top, bottom and feeder sections can be used with wooden Full Depth hives.

Frame Size

Nuhive model M10 is a 3-box beehive system that can hold up to 30 standard Australian Full Depth frames (483mm x 232mm) in its three boxes (10 frames per box).​ Frames are not included.

Theft Control?

Nuhive hives have a small internal cavity designed to fit a GPS tracker.

How did we start?

Company was started by Valery Yashaev. He's been in beekeeping since 1970's, originally in Uzbekistan USSR, and now in Melbourne, Australia.

Having used 1000's of standard wooden hives and knowing their limitations, after trying polyurethane back in USSR, he made a complete switch from wooden hives and once in Australia pursued his dream of manufacturing and customising hives from beekeepers point of view.