Beehive Wax

Beehive wax is a specially formulated product for protecting wooden beehives. Wooden beehives are artificial structures that protect honeycomb and bee colonies as they work. These wooden beehives are critical to beekeepers’ work, and they have to withstand the elements. Beehive wax provides the strength and protection this beehive equipment needs.

Beehive wax combines paraffin wax and microcrystalline wax. This mixture makes the beehive wax flexible, and it easily binds to a wooden beehive surface. The wood will absorb the wax when dipped. Compared to other coating methods, like paint or stain, beehive wax does not require off-gassing time to reduce harsh smells that may deter the bees. Once applied and dried, a beehive wax coating will withstand rain, snow and sun to preserve the wooden structure.

Adding a wax coating to a wooden beehive can greatly increase your equipment’s longevity. While these wax coatings can protect the wood from the elements, they also help prevent wood rot caused by moisture and fungi. Beekeepers can also redip their beehives as often as needed for reuse.

This product is a blend of paraffin and microcrystalline wax with high adhesion capabilities. This product is white and translucent when applied to wood.