The Local Langstroth Hive is a commercially produced bee hive manufactured in Kenya using local timber, built to standard Langstroth dimensions for full compatibility with Langstroth frames, queen excluders, honey supers, and extraction equipment. It offers a durable, locally repairable hive option for commercial farmers, cooperatives, and development-supported apiaries that prefer locally manufactured equipment.
What Is the Local Langstroth Hive?
The Local Langstroth Hive is a removable-frame bee hive manufactured in Kenya using local timber species including cypress and pine. It functions identically to the imported Langstroth hive. For a premium imported alternative, see the Imported Langstroth Hive. For the traditional horizontal Kenyan hive design, see the Kenya Top Bar Bee Hive. Frames fit directly into a 3-Frame Honey Extractor Machine.
What Is the Price of the Local Langstroth Hive in Kenya?
The Local Langstroth Hive is priced at KSh 5,500 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 | Local Kenyan timber (cypress or pine) |
| Frame Capacity | 10 Langstroth frames per box |
| What’s Included | Brood box, 10 frames, crown board, roof |
| Build Standard | Standard Langstroth dimensions |
| Compatible Accessories | Queen excluders, honey supers, feeders, frame grips |
| Advantage | Locally repairable using available timber and carpenters |
| Price | KSh 5,500 |
Who Needs the Local Langstroth Hive?
- Commercial Honey Farmers: Farmers who prefer locally made equipment that can be repaired by a local carpenter when joints or boards are damaged, reducing maintenance cost and complexity.
- County Governments: Agricultural departments equipping farmer groups with standardised hive units where supporting local manufacturing is a programme objective.
- CBOs and Cooperatives: Community groups running beekeeping income projects who want a durable, standard hive that local members can inspect, repair, and manage without importing parts.
- NGOs: Development organisations distributing hives to smallholder farmers in areas where locally produced equipment can be restocked more easily than imported alternatives.
How to Use the Local Langstroth Hive
- Elevate on a stand. Place on a Metallic Hive Stand to protect against ants, termites, and flooding.
- Fit wax foundations. Install Wax Sheets into all frames before introducing a colony.
- Introduce a colony. Transfer a nucleus colony or captured swarm into the brood box. Allow 48 hours to settle before first inspection.
- Inspect regularly. Use a Bee Smoker every 10 to 14 days. Check queen, brood pattern, honey stores, and swarming signs.
- Add a super at peak flow. When brood box is 80 percent full, fit a Queen Excluder and stack a honey super. Harvest when frames are capped.
Care and Maintenance
Proper care extends the working life of your Local Langstroth Hive and keeps it performing effectively season after season.
- Inspect timber joints and the roof annually. Because local timber may be more susceptible to moisture than imported alternatives, treat external surfaces with linseed oil or beeswax before the rains.
- If a joint fails or a board cracks, any competent local carpenter can repair the Local Langstroth Hive using the same timber species, which is a key advantage for apiaries far from Nairobi.
- Replace old brood comb every 2 to 3 years with fresh Wax Sheet foundations. Clean frame rests of propolis at every inspection.
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 the difference between a Local Langstroth Hive and an Imported Langstroth Hive?
The Local Langstroth Hive is manufactured in Kenya using local timber and is easier to repair locally. The Imported Langstroth Hive at KSh 8,500 is built to international manufacturing tolerances using premium imported timber, offering tighter joints and longer lifespan. Both are compatible with the same accessories and processing equipment.
Can I get the Local Langstroth Hive repaired if it is damaged?
Yes. Because it is made from locally available timber, the Local Langstroth Hive can be repaired by any competent carpenter using the same timber species. This is an advantage for remote apiaries where shipping damaged equipment to Nairobi is impractical.
Does Urban Beekeepers deliver the Local Langstroth 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.
Can I buy multiple Local Langstroth 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.
