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What are beehives made of?

April 26, 2017BEEHIVES

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What are beehives made of?

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Hives are all made from red cedar, deal or pine. Cedar wood contains natural oils, which help preserve the wood and insect attack. Deal and Pine are less expensive and can be treated with the correct preservative. Polystyrene hives are also available and used by many commercial beekeepers.