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Ergo 10 Frame Complete Insulated Hive Sets

The Most Advanced Beehive

Ergo Series insulated bee hives are our signature 10 frame hives available in the US. They are compatible with the US Langstroth standards so you can use your existing wooden frames and 10 frame boxes on top of our boxes.

New to beekeeping? Start with the Double Brood Box set (White or Tan), our recommended setup for a first colony.

Independently lab-tested R-6.93 insulation

6–7 times the insulation of a wooden hive. See the R-value test

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Which hive set is right for you? Compare all 6

All sets include the insulated top cover, top feeder, queen excluder, division board and screened bottom board with pollen trap. Every set comes in white or tan.

Comparison of the 6 Ergo insulated hive sets: boxes, frame capacity, best use, price without frames and price with frames
Set Boxes Frames it holds Best for Price (no frames) With frames
Single Brood BoxWhite · Tan 1 deep 10 deep Splits, nucs or adding a hive to an existing apiary. Add supers as the colony grows. $265 $310 to $325
Double Brood BoxWhite · Tan 2 deeps 20 deep Recommended for new beekeepers. A full brood nest for strong colonies and cold winters $395 $485 to $515
HybridWhite · Tan 1 deep + 1 medium 10 deep + 10 medium Beekeepers who overwinter in a deep and a medium. Use the medium for brood and stores, or as a honey super $385 $470 to $492.50
Honey MakerWhite · Tan 1 deep + 2 mediums 10 deep + 20 medium One deep for brood and two lighter mediums for honey $495 $620 to $650
Simplicity Honey & BroodWhite · Tan 3 deeps 30 deep One frame size throughout, so every frame is interchangeable $515 $650 to $695
Honey & BroodWhite · Tan 2 deeps + 2 mediums 20 deep + 20 medium Two deeps for brood, two mediums for honey $620 $790 to $835

Frames are optional. "With frames" is the total with every box filled with wood, Core or PRO frames and foundation, standard feeders and a random entrance color. Choose your frames on each set's page. Not sure which frames? Read our frame guide →

12 products
  • White Ergo insulated Single Brood Box hive set (1 deep), blue entrance
    1 deep brood box
    From $265.00
  • White Ergo insulated Double Brood Box hive set (2 deeps), blue entrance
    2 deep brood boxes
    From $395.00
  • White Ergo insulated Hybrid hive set (1 deep + 1 medium), blue entrance
    1 deep + 1 medium super
    From $385.00
  • White Ergo insulated Honey Maker hive set (1 deep + 2 mediums), blue entrance
    1 deep + 2 medium supers
    From $495.00
  • White Ergo insulated Simplicity Honey & Brood hive set (3 deeps), blue entrance
    3 deep boxes (one frame size)
    From $515.00
  • White Ergo insulated Honey & Brood hive set (2 deeps + 2 mediums), blue entrance
    2 deep boxes + 2 medium supers
    From $620.00
  • Tan Ergo insulated Single Brood Box hive set (1 deep), blue entrance
    1 deep brood box
    From $265.00
  • Tan Ergo insulated Double Brood Box hive set (2 deeps), blue entrance
    2 deep brood boxes
    From $395.00
  • Tan Ergo insulated Hybrid hive set (1 deep + 1 medium), blue entrance
    1 deep + 1 medium super
    From $385.00
  • Tan Ergo insulated Honey Maker hive set (1 deep + 2 mediums), blue entrance, front view
    1 deep + 2 medium supers
    From $495.00
  • Tan Ergo insulated Simplicity Honey & Brood hive set (3 deeps), blue entrance
    3 deep boxes (one frame size)
    From $515.00
  • Tan Ergo insulated Honey & Brood hive set (2 deeps + 2 mediums), blue entrance
    2 deep boxes + 2 medium supers
    From $620.00

The Smartest Hive Your Bees Will Ever Call Home

You fed your bees, treated them for mites, left an extra super of honey...but was it enough? Will it be a harsher winter? Will there be a cold snap? The weather is only getting more unpredictable. The Apimaye Ergo 10-frame insulated beehive was built to take that worry off your plate. These are our signature insulated hives, engineered by a team of bee scientists and beekeepers who've kept thousands of colonies and know exactly what they need to thrive.

Built to Work With What You Already Own

One of the features of our equipment beekeepers love is that our Ergo series insulated thermo hive is fully compatible with US Langstroth standards, and switching is easy; just move your frames from your old wooden boxes to Apimaye. Your existing supers can stack on our boxes when you need to expand; no need to replace your whole setup. You get the benefits of an Ergo insulated hive set when you need it the most, without throwing out years of gear.

You can always expand your Apimaye setup with additional deep and medium supers as your wooden boxes start failing, or you'd like to treat yourself with perfectly fitting, easy-to-lift boxes with handles.

White Ergo insulated Double Brood Box hive set (2 deeps), blue entrance

Why Insulation Changes Everything

Bees will do everything to keep the internal temperature stable. The more it deviates from normal, the more the colony gets stressed. Apimaye's double-walled insulated design helps bees keep the temperature stable without using too many resources.

In winter, the insulated walls slow heat loss, so the cold takes much longer to reach the cluster. Bees consume less honey to keep themselves warm, and can therefore last through longer and harsher winters.

Also, insulation is especially helpful during sudden temperature changes like cold snaps. In the summer, bees have to bring water to the colony and fan just to keep the internal temperature steady so the comb doesn't melt and kill the colony. Fewer bees bringing water, more bees bringing nectar. In short, our insulated boxes equate to less stress on your bees, year-round.

Want to see the evidence? USDA and university studies have found that colonies in insulated hives eat less of their stored food, keep steadier conditions inside the hive and come through winter with fewer losses. Read what the research found →

A few things that make the Apimaye Ergo stand apart:

  • Year-round climate control: Insulation keeps the cluster comfortable through hard freezes and scorching afternoons alike
  • Feeder included: Every set comes with a pair of top half feeders, so you're ready to feed from day one. The Single, Double and Simplicity sets can be upgraded to the one-piece Dual Feeder (+$15).
  • Adjustable entrance, built in: Close it completely to move the hive, narrow it to help a small or weak colony defend against robbing, and keep mice out over winter
  • Weatherproof, food-safe materials: UV additives help them last season after season without warping or rotting
  • Latch-secured and built tough to be bear resistant: Stainless steel latches and handles with anchoring plates keep your hive together in extreme winds, falling branches and encroaching wildlife.

“Simply the best. I live in sub-zero temperatures in the winter in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. These hives keep my bees toasty warm in the winter with perfect ventilation for zero moisture. Cool in the summer… the bees don’t work as hard to heat and cool the hive and are able to work more efficiently… which equates to more honey in my honest opinion.”

Tom Rosemurgy, Upper Peninsula of Michigan

Find the Set That Fits Your Operation

Whether you're running one backyard hive or a sideliner, there's a configuration for you. If you are switching from woodenware, an easy way to start is by choosing the setup you overwinter your hive with. If you overwinter in a double brood box, start with that. If it is a deep and a medium, go with our Hybrid set. If you are a new beekeeper, start with a double brood box at least. Sets come in white, which we suggest for warmer climates, or tan, which blends in with the trees or your patio furniture. Entrance colors are purely for aesthetics for smaller yards, but mixing them up is useful for larger bee yards.

All the hives have the same features, and you can always add more supers to your setup. 

Tan Ergo insulated Honey Maker hive set (1 deep + 2 mediums), blue entrance, front view

A Note From People Who Actually Keep Bees

We're not marketers; we're a family of beekeepers and engineers who fell for these hives at Apimondia, where the design won gold for hive innovation. We use them, we believe in them, and we're here to answer your questions (and if we don't know, we'll ask Dad).

Ready to Give Your Bees a Better Season?

Browse the Ergo 10-frame insulated hive sets above and pick the one that fits your apiary. Questions about which configuration is right for you? Reach out to our team at support@apimaye-usa.com. We're always happy to talk bees!

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