The Double Story Langstroth Beehive is a fully assembled two-box Langstroth hive consisting of a brood box (lower) and a honey super (upper), painted and ready for placement in an apiary. It is the standard commercial beekeeping hive configuration in Kenya, used by honey farmers, cooperatives, county agricultural programmes, and NGO-supported beekeeping projects across the country.
What Is the Double Story Langstroth Beehive?
A double-storey Langstroth hive expands on the single-box design by adding a second box ā the honey super ā on top of the brood box. A queen excluder is fitted between the two boxes to prevent the queen from laying eggs in the honey frames above. Worker bees pass through the excluder to fill the upper super with honey while the queen continues laying in the brood box below. This configuration maximises honey yield per colony by separating brood production from honey storage and allowing the full capacity of the honey super to be harvested at once. The hive is painted with weatherproof paint suited to Kenya’s varied climate. See also the Double Story Langstroth Beehive (Unpainted) for custom finishing, and the single-storey Langstroth Hive.
Key Features and Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Two-box ā brood box + honey super |
| Material | Timber ā treated and painted |
| Finish | Painted and weatherproofed |
| Frame Capacity | 10 frames per box (20 frames total) |
| Components Included | Bottom board, brood box, honey super, inner cover, roof |
| Frame Compatibility | Standard Langstroth deep frames |
Who Needs the Double Story Langstroth Beehive?
- Commercial Honey Farmers: The double-storey configuration maximises honey yield per colony and is the standard setup for serious commercial production in Kenya.
- County Governments and Agri Departments: Government apiaries and demonstration sites typically use double-storey Langstroth hives as the reference commercial standard.
- NGOs and Development Organisations: The double-storey hive is the recommended commercial-grade setup for income-generating beekeeping projects at smallholder and community level.
- CBOs and Cooperatives: Groups running commercial honey production benefit from the additional honey super capacity compared to a single-box setup.
Why Buy From Urban Beekeepers?
- Kenya’s best beekeeping equipment shop ā stocking high-quality and genuine beekeeping equipment
- In stock ā same-day delivery within Nairobi
- Nationwide delivery to all major towns across Kenya
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Shipping and Delivery
Urban Beekeepers delivers countrywide to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Machakos, Kitengela, Kitui, and all major towns across Kenya. Same-day delivery within Nairobi. Call 0797 764 747 to confirm delivery timelines for your location.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a single and double story Langstroth hive?
A single-storey hive has one box serving as both brood box and honey storage. A double-storey hive separates these functions ā the lower box is the brood box and the upper box is the dedicated honey super. This separation increases honey yield per harvest and is the standard commercial configuration in Kenya.
Does the Double Story Langstroth Beehive come with frames?
Confirm frame inclusion at the time of order with Urban Beekeepers. Frames with foundation sheets are available separately. Call 0797 764 747 or WhatsApp to confirm the current package contents and pricing.
Does Urban Beekeepers deliver the Double Story Langstroth Beehive outside Nairobi?
Urban Beekeepers delivers countrywide to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Machakos, Kitengela, Kitui, and all major towns across Kenya. Same-day delivery within Nairobi. Call 0797 764 747 to confirm delivery timelines.
