Langstroth beehive

Langstroth beehives are a commonly used type of beehive for professional and hobby beekeepers. Langstroth hives are named after inventor Lorenzo Lorraine Langstroth, who developed the beehive hundreds of years ago and has experienced longevity due to the original modular and moveable design.

What is a Beehive?

A beehive is an enclosed structure made from wood where honeybees live. Specifically, the term “beehives” indicates that the hives are man-made and are intended solely for honeybees. Honeybees utilize beehives as a medium to reproduce and raise their young, produce honey and pollinate plants.

What is a Langstroth Beehive?

A Langstroth hive is a horizontal beehive made up of three sections. The lower section is the base of the hive, serving as a foundation with an entrance. The middle section is composed of the boxes, or “frames,” and where most of the bee activity happens. In the middle section frames, the bees brood, make the honey and house the pollen. The upper section is essentially a top cover for the structure. Horizontal Langstrom hives have been around for over a hundred years due to their practical and customizable design.

What are the Benefits of a Langstroth Beehive?

Langstroth hives are a popular choice among beekeepers mainly because of theirs modular design and customizability. Beekeepers can stack multiple boxes in the middle section of the hive to accommodate more and fewer bees as the colony grows and shrinks. Langstroth frame design is the most commonly used beehive design because of the ability to easily scale the design to meet demand. In addition, the simple horizontal beehive is a good choice for beginner beekeepers due to the ease with which each of the Langstroth hive frames can be removed. Langstroth beehives also come in different dimensions to meet a variety of needs for size.