All our products (hives, feeders, supers, etc.) are made of fully recyclable EPS, PP, and ABS!!! https://www.quartiitaly.it/en-EN/beekeeping-shop/54_arnie-polistirolo-e-accessori-dadant-blatt
Why choose our products?
- Lightweight: weight is significantly reduced and load handling is improved for beekeepers;
- Stability: thanks to the manufacturing process, the materials remain stable over time without undergoing significant deformation (EPS is subject to physical/mechanical changes over time, resulting in material hardening and dimensional changes, with slight shrinkage of the final product);
- Insulation: the material's insulating properties protect the interior from external weather elements and help bees maintain a constant hive temperature. This significantly reduces food consumption and saves bee food!!! https://www.apilocali.ch/i-contenuti-del-sito/conferenze-e-formazione/proteggere-le-api-dal-caldo-e-dal-freddo ;
- Weather-resistant: Durable and stable in all weather conditions, it is always recommended to treat the exterior of the hive with water-based paints (such as quartz masonry paint), and not those containing solvents.
- Non-toxic material;
- Mold-resistant: Thanks to its properties, polystyrene prevents moisture from forming on the interior walls of the hive (water droplets slide down the walls, thus preventing mold growth).
- HBCD-free: Our polystyrene is free of HBCD, a flame-retardant additive considered harmful to health.