The Langstroth Hive is a standard removable-frame bee hive used for commercial honey production in Kenya. It is designed for beekeepers entering commercial production or expanding an existing apiary at a competitive price point, without sacrificing compatibility with standard Langstroth frames, accessories, and processing equipment.
What Is the Langstroth Hive?
The Langstroth Hive is a vertically stacked, removable-frame bee hive used across all stages of commercial beekeeping in Kenya. The brood box houses the colony and queen, while honey supers stacked above collect surplus honey. A Metallic Queen Excluder between the brood box and super keeps the queen from laying in the honey. Harvested frames spin directly in a 3-Frame Honey Extractor Machine. For a premium imported version, see the Imported Langstroth Hive.
What Is the Price of the Langstroth Hive in Kenya?
The Langstroth Hive is priced at KSh 4,499 at Urban Beekeepers in Nairobi. In stock ā no lead time. Same-day delivery within Nairobi. Nationwide delivery available to all major towns. Payment accepted via M-Pesa and card. Urban Beekeepers takes bulk orders. Call 0797 764 747 or message via WhatsApp to discuss.
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Key Features and Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material | Wood |
| Frame Capacity | 10 Langstroth frames per box |
| What’s Included | Brood box, 10 frames, crown board, roof |
| Compatible Accessories | Queen excluders, honey supers, feeders, frame grips |
| Hive Type | Vertical stacked Langstroth |
| Suitable Scale | Entry-level to mid-scale commercial operations |
| Compatible Bees | Apis mellifera |
| Price | KSh 4,499 |
Who Needs the Langstroth Hive?
- New Commercial Beekeepers: Farmers starting their first commercial apiary who need a standard, compatible hive at an accessible price point.
- Community Based Organisations: CBOs equipping members with Langstroth hives for income-generating honey projects where keeping costs manageable is a priority.
- NGO and County Government Projects: Development organisations distributing hives to smallholder farmers where per-unit cost determines how many farmers can be reached within a project budget.
- SACCO-Linked Farmer Groups: Groups making collective hive purchases to equip individual members at reduced per-unit cost.
How to Use the Langstroth Hive
- Elevate on a stand. Place on a Metallic Hive Stand to protect against ants, termites, and ground moisture.
- Fit wax foundations. Install Wax Sheets into all frames before introducing a colony to guide straight, uniform comb building.
- Introduce your colony. Transfer a nucleus colony or captured swarm into the brood box. Allow 48 hours to settle before first inspection.
- Inspect every 10 to 14 days. Use a Bee Smoker to calm bees. Check for the queen, brood pattern, honey stores, and swarming signs.
- Add a super at peak flow. When the brood box is 80 percent full, fit a Queen Excluder and stack a honey super. Harvest when super frames are capped.
Care and Maintenance
Proper care extends the working life of your Langstroth Hive and keeps it performing effectively season after season.
- Inspect timber joints and the roof annually for cracks or rot. Sand and retreat with linseed oil or beeswax before the onset of heavy rains.
- Rotate old brood comb out of the brood box every 2 to 3 years and replace with fresh Wax Sheet foundations to reduce disease load.
- Scrape propolis from frame rests and hive edges with a hive tool at each inspection to keep frames removable without damaging comb.
Why Buy From Urban Beekeepers?
- In stock ā same-day delivery within Nairobi
- Nationwide delivery to all major towns across Kenya
- Call or WhatsApp: 0797 764 747
- Trusted by commercial farmers, CBOs, and NGOs across Kenya
- M-Pesa and card accepted
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 included with this Langstroth Hive?
The Langstroth Hive is supplied with a brood box, 10 standard Langstroth frames, a crown board, and a roof. Wax sheet foundations, queen excluders, and honey supers are available separately from Urban Beekeepers.
What is the difference between this hive and the Imported Langstroth Hive?
This Langstroth Hive at KSh 4,499 is an accessible, locally available option. The Imported Langstroth Hive at KSh 8,500 is manufactured to international standards with premium timber and precision joints for greater longevity. Both are fully compatible with the same accessories and processing equipment.
Can I buy multiple hives for a community project?
Yes. Urban Beekeepers takes bulk orders for CBOs, NGOs, and county government programmes. Call 0797 764 747 or message via WhatsApp to discuss quantities and delivery.
Does Urban Beekeepers deliver this hive 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 for your location.
