{"product_id":"hiveiq-medium-box-9-frame","title":"HiveIQ Medium Box - 9 Frame","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe HiveIQ Medium Box is a 9-frame honey super built from the same high-density EPS as the rest of the HiveIQ system. It ships flat-packed and assembles with the included stainless screws and exterior wood glue (not included). The 360-degree plastic protective edge interlocks with boxes above and below, sealing the thermal break and keeping pests out at the joints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaint with water-based latex before use to protect the EPS from UV. Avoid oil-based paints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x High-density HiveIQ Medium Hive Body (flat-packed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4 x End Profiles (two top, two bottom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4 x Side Profiles (two top, two bottom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8 x Corner Profiles (two top left\/right, two bottom left\/right)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8 x 45mm Stainless Steel Screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrames not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits standard 9-frame medium Langstroth frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/medium-frame-feeder-with-ladder\"\u003eMedium Internal Frame Feeder\u003c\/a\u003e when using this box for feeding. It sits inside the box without disrupting the thermal seal, which top feeders and entrance feeders can't match on an insulated setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Insulated EPS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medium box is most beekeepers' first honey super — and in an insulated hive, it's also the first box where you see the real difference. Bees build comb faster and cap honey sooner when they're not fighting temperature swings. The HiveIQ system holds warmth in the brood nest below while the medium fills up above. We've found honey production is meaningfully better in insulated setups, especially in variable spring and fall conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAssembly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame as the deep box: glue the joints, drive the included screws, paint with latex, done. No cutting required. Plan on 15–20 minutes per box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard 9-frame medium Langstroth frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hiveiq-beehive-body-9-frame\"\u003eHiveIQ Deep Box — 9 Frame\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hiveiq-base-lid-kit-w-queen-excluder\"\u003eHiveIQ Base \u0026amp; Lid Kit w\/ Queen Excluder\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hiveiq-insulated-and-highly-designed-bee-hives\"\u003eAll HiveIQ accessories and expansion boxes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Not Work With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandard Langstroth wooden boxes — outside dimensions match, but EPS and wood boxes do not stack or seal together\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8-frame Langstroth frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9 medium Langstroth frames\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutside Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame as 10-frame Langstroth medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-density EPS with 360° plastic protective edge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 x 45mm stainless steel screws included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlue Required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — exterior wood glue, not included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater-based latex only — oil-based paints will damage EPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat-packed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=J675GZCgKiw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWatch: HiveIQ Polystyrene Hive Boxes — What's Included and How to Assemble\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mLbjNkpPKzk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWatch: How to Paint and Assemble the HiveIQ Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/beekeeping-equipment\/beehive-insulation\"\u003eBeehive Insulation — What It Does and Why It Matters\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/beekeeping-equipment\/should-i-start-with-all-medium-or-deep-boxes\"\u003eShould I Start With All Medium or Deep Boxes?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/beekeeping-equipment\/honey-supers-and-brood-boxes-explained\"\u003eHoney Supers and Brood Boxes: Explained\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hiveiq-beehive-body-9-frame\"\u003eHiveIQ Deep Box — 9 Frame\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/medium-6-1-4-inch-frame-grooved-top-grooved-bottom-with-double-wax-foundation\"\u003eMedium 6 1\/4\" Frame with Double Wax Foundation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/medium-frame-feeder-with-ladder\"\u003eMedium Internal Frame Feeder with Ladders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hiveiq-double-deep-medium-kit\"\u003eHiveIQ Double Deep + Medium Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrowse More\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hiveiq-insulated-and-highly-designed-bee-hives\"\u003eAll HiveIQ Parts and Kits\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxhound Bee Company","offers":[{"title":"1 Pack","offer_id":48459894030530,"sku":"Hive IQ- Med Box-1","price":60.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 Pack","offer_id":48459894063298,"sku":"Hive IQ- Med Box-9","price":517.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0741\/8829\/2290\/files\/Hive-IQ-Medium-Box-9-Frame-1-Pack-Foxhound-Bee-Company.png?v=1784428651","url":"https:\/\/creaturecomfortsdepot.com\/products\/hiveiq-medium-box-9-frame","provider":"Creature Comforts Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}