8 Frame Inner Cover

The inner cover sits below the outer cover and above the top box — the ceiling of the hive. Without one, bees glue the outer cover directly to the top frames with propolis, and you'll be prying it loose with a hive tool every time you open the hive.

What You Get

• Creates an air gap between the top box and the outer cover, cutting down on condensation buildup in winter
• Center notch or hole doubles as an upper entrance or ventilation point, and gives you a spot to add a feeder
• Keeps bees from gluing the outer cover directly to your frames with propolis
• Fits standard 8-frame Langstroth equipment

Seasonal Use

Leave it on year-round. In winter, the air gap it creates helps manage moisture inside the hive — trapped condensation dripping onto the cluster is a bigger winter threat to bees than cold on its own.

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