Abstract: One embodiment of a thin movable guide (30) consisting of a vertical panel (6) with hexagonal penetrations (8), and midribs (20) placed in the hive to bisect the hive while lying parallel with the comb frames (26) such that all components can be moved from or within the hive with a minimum of disturbance to the colony of bees housed therein. The guide (30) can be used singly or in multiples to maintain bee-space by inserting it between or in place of one or more of the frames (26). The device guides bees to produce regular shaped and spaced wax comb while permitting movement of bee castes between combs. When used side-by-side in groups (38) the guide (30) reduces tendencies for overcrowding leading to swarming while allowing the free movement of bees within the created space to keep the hive clean. Other embodiments are described as shown.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a bee frame (1) comprising a frame (10) with tabs (111, 112) and a comb base (16) fixed in the inside of the frame (10), wherein the frame (10) is divided into two frame parts (10?, 10?) along a central symmetry plane (T) parallel with the main plane of the frame (10), and comb bases are fixed (16?, 16?) in the inside of the individual frame parts (10?, 10?) and the two frame parts (10?, 10?) containing the respective comb bases (16?, 16?) can be closely joined to each other and can be separated from each other along the opposing surfaces of the two frame parts (10?, 10?).

Abstract: A frame and comb foundation and method for controlling Varroa mites in a honeybee hive. In a first embodiment the invention is comprised of half portions of the frame and comb foundation in combination with a power supply, heating element, electronic control unit (ECU), temperature sensor and an optional diagnostic system. The ECU which may be mounted on the frame and comb foundation or, in a separate enclosure is comprised of a micro-controller and other circuitry. The temperature sensor is mounted adjacent to the heating unit. The power supply may mobile or stationary, such as a battery or line current. In a second embodiment, the frame and comb foundation is interconnected with similar frame and comb foundations in multiple hives that include individual ECU's and temperature sensors and individual wireless electronic communication systems, a single power source and individual heating elements. The multiple temperature sensors are mounted adjacent to the heating elements.

Abstract: A bee cabinet houses a plurality of removable foundation frames in a predetermined space within the cabinet upon which honey bees produce honey comb. By constructing thicker, grooved side bars and a grooved bottom bar, along with a slotted. wedged top bar, the beeswax foundation can be more easily installed. This construction saves the bee keeper a significant amount of time as well as making it more economically viable to provide the bees their preferred substrate on which to build.

Abstract: Unadulterated and natural honey is packaged in a template by providing a plurality of templates formed from planar wood members that are vertically installed in a box-like container mounted above a beehive and providing a recess in the planar wood member that is closed on the bottom face by a wax foundation sheet where passageways lead the worker bees and excludes the queen bee to the recess for depositing the honey. The template is removed from the box-like container and installed in a box or package for retail sales and obviating the necessity of transporting the honey from the beehive to the processing plant and avoiding the steps of centrifuging and heating.

Abstract: The invention relates to a royal jelly collection frame which enables to cultivate the queen bees easily and to collect royal jelly productively.

Abstract: The method comprises a first step of applying liquid wax to a mold formed by a plurality of projections conjugate with the cells of the honeycomb in a manner such that the filling of the spaces of the mold with molten wax is complemented by the formation of an upper plate interconnecting the various cells, then proceeding with the molding of the half honeycomb and subsequent cooling to enable the half honeycomb to be removed from the mold. The apparatus has two parallel, endless belts separated by a space slightly larger than the height of a half honeycomb and driven in a manner such that the adjacent passes have the same speed and direction of movement, a mold constituted by a plurality of rows of silicone projections of a shape conjugate with the cells being fitted on one of the belts.

Abstract: A method for treating honeybees for mite or parasite infestation by exposing the hive to a magnetic field which is limited but which is still greater than two orders of magnitude stronger than the magnetic field of the earth. Such a magnetic field combats the mite or parasite infestation, but the magnetic field is not so strong as to affect the viability of the bees themselves.

Abstract: A beehive includes a housing, a plurality of frames disposed in parallel with the frame and access doors which allow the frames to be inserted and withdrawn laterally. The frames are offset from the inner surfaces of the housing to minimize the contact areas therebetween, whereby the hard deposits formed thereon do not interfere with the removal of the frames. The inner surfaces include ramps which allow the frames to be inserted and withdrawn in an oblique path.