Why Veteran Beekeepers Choose Premier Bee Products: A Review by Mr. Ed

Choosing the right equipment for your apiary can mean the difference between a hive that warps in a single season and one that protects your colony for years.

Recently, veteran beekeeper Jeff “Mr. Ed” Horchoff put our Wax-Dipped Hive kit to the test in a comprehensive, side-by-side competitor comparison.

Mr. Ed examined three different hive kits, ranging from budget-friendly, foreign-made kits to high-end models. 

Spoiler alert: When he unboxed our Wax-Dipped Hive kit, the quality differences were immediately apparent.

“They’re just going to last longer.”

- Mr. Ed

Here is what stood out to Mr. Ed about the Premier Bee difference:

• Deep-Penetrating Wax Treatment: Unlike budget hives that are simply surface-dipped in beeswax, our Endurahives are cooked in 100% microcrystalline wax. As Mr. Ed noted, this process permeates the wood fibers, preventing moisture absorption and ensuring the box outlasts standard painted models by years.

• Superior Joinery & Wood: We refuse to use heavily knotted or glued-up scrap wood. Instead, we use quality, commercial-grade lumber constructed with precision half-blind dovetail joints. Mr. Ed highlighted that this furniture-grade joinery reduces exposed end-grain, lessening the capillary action that causes wood rot. 

• Designed for the Beekeeper: Heavy supers require a reliable grip. Mr. Ed loves our oversized, deep handle slots, which make lifting and carrying easier, especially with gloves.

• Ready for the Bees: Mr. Ed, who exclusively runs Premier Bee frames in his own apiary, showcased our double-waxed foundations and heavy-duty frame construction. 

Thanks for the review, Mr. Ed!