Customer Reviews for VEVOR Bee Hive 40 Frame Bee Hives Starter Kit, Beeswax Coated Cedar Wood, 2 Deep + 2 Medium Bee Boxes Langstroth Beehive Kit, Transparent Acrylic Windows with Foundations for Beginners Pro Beekeepers

Like it a lot.

I think a lot of people don't realize that this is a great hive to get into bee-keeping, especially at this price point. Most complaints stem from it's craftsmanship and putting it together. I put it together in about a hour. Really, all you need is wood glue. Because I have a brad nailer I used that in conjunction with the wood glue; but really wasn't necessary. I bought bees wax after the hive was complete. I used it to seal all the tiny crevices; but I used it mostly to seal off the removable 'viewing door'. Personally, it's a novelty and I have zero interest in it. If you want to try your hand at Bee-keeping at a very fair price, buy this hive along with some wood glue. You can always buy more expensive hives later.

This is okay for beginners but a pro would not like it. The wood in the bottom and top board have spaces between them. I think the wood shrank after dipping. I would have been better if the bottom and top was one solid piece of wood not boards side by side. I have to seal them up with wood sealant due to hive beetles and fire ants. The view ports needs Plexiglass recessed like the old summerhawk hives. Bees will seal it up without plexiglass. This is starter hive material.

It isn’t perfect but the price is right.

I would have give this 5* but strangely it's not got the standard Langstroth top bee space which has meant that I have had to modify it so that it is totally compatible with Langstroth standard equipment. If you haven't got equipment to cut out the standard top bee space then it makes things difficult. This is required for a deep brood box in order to put on a Queen Excluder.

I would have given a complete 5* rating across the board had the base come with a varroa mite screen.

Very pleased with the rapid delivery,the ease of assembly and of course the price ,suits my needs ,all I need now is the bees,well done to all at vevor ,excellent service and unbelievable Delivery time