Give your bees a sturdy and comfortable home with the 10 frame R.A.P.I.D hive; Rapid Assembly Polystyrene Interlocking Design. Constructed with polystyrene, the hive box is designed with dovetail joints to make assembly quick and easy. No hardware needed! Hive components feature a plastic ridge that creates an interlocking design between hive components. Providing a stable, efficient environment for healthy and productive colonies all year long. This hive kit has a base option including a rot-proof plastic screened bottom board, two deep brood boxes, and a low roof. Perfect for both new and experienced beekeepers who want the best combination of innovation, efficiency, and bee comfort. Or you can choose between two feeder and roof options. As an unpainted component, beekeepers have the flexibility to paint it with the latex paint of their choosing for optimal protection. The R.A.P.I.D. hive is the part of the Multi-frame Lyson hive system. Key Features Outstanding Insulation: Dense expanded polystyrene (EPS) walls protect bees from cold winters and hot summers, maintaining stable internal temperatures and reducing stress on the colony. Rugged Reinforcement: Hard plastic edge reinforcements resist wear from hive tools and ensure long-lasting durability season after season. Rot-Proof Bottom Board: Includes a ventilated plastic bottom board with integrated Varroa screen and entrance reducer for easy mite monitoring and adjustable airflow. Precision Fit: Interlocking edges keep hive bodies perfectly aligned, ensuring stability during inspections and transport. Quick, Easy Assembly: Dovetail joints slide together effortlessly—no clamps, nails, or screws required. Most beekeepers can assemble the full hive in just minutes (glue optional). Two Feeder & Roof Options: Choose between a large body feeder with a low roof for maximum syrup capacity, or a high roof with an internal plastic feeder for a sleek, compact setup. (order required) Features Excellent insulation against cold winters and hot summers Dense expanded polystyrene (EPS) construction with durable plastic reinforcements on edges Rot-proof plastic bottom board with varroa screen and entrance reduce Interlocking edges keep hive bodies aligned. Hard plastic edges resist hive tool damage Fastest assembly of all hives; dovetail joints slide together effortlessly in just minutes. Paint outward facing polystyrene surfaces with the latex paint for optimal protection. Two feeder and roof styles available: a large body feeder with a low roof, and a high roof with internal plastic feeder. (order required) R-Value Low Roof: 5.4 High Roof: 4.6 Deep Hive Box: 6.1
