hive [1]

Shelter constructed to house a bee colony that produces honey and pollinates fruit trees.

entrance slide

Movable wooden slat for decreasing or enlarging the size of the entrance, mainly to prevent small animals from entering the hive.

entrance

Opening of the hive allowing the bees to enter and exit.

alighting board

Edge of the hive allowing the bees to land and take off.

hive body

Main portion of the hive enclosing the brood chamber.

roof

Top of the hive providing protection.

super

Removable container used to collect the surplus honey reserves.

outer cover

Movable outer covering of the hive, forming its roof and frame.

exit cone

Opening through which bees exit the hive, but never enter it.

frame

Wax-coated removable wooden frame; it is used as a foundation for building combs.