Lyson RAPID 10 Frame Hive

For detailed product specifications see our Lyson RAPID 10 Frame Hive Infosheet

Provide your bees with a durable, well-insulated home using the RAPID 10 Frame Hive—a thoughtfully designed system featuring Rapid Assembly Polystyrene Interlocking Design. Built from high-density polystyrene, this hive offers strength, insulation, and long-term performance in all seasons.

The hive bodies are constructed with dovetail joints, allowing for fast, tool-free assembly—no nails, screws, or hardware required (glue optional). Each component includes a molded plastic ridge that creates a secure interlocking fit, keeping boxes aligned and stable while reducing drafts and improving overall hive efficiency.

This complete hive kit includes a rot-proof plastic screened bottom board, two deep brood boxes, and a low roof as the base configuration. It’s an excellent choice for both beginner and experienced beekeepers looking for a balance of innovation, durability, and bee-friendly design.

You can also customize your setup with two feeder and roof configurations:

• A polystyrene top feeder paired with a low roof for higher feeding capacity

• A high roof with an internal plastic feeder for a more compact, streamlined design

As an unpainted hive, it allows you to apply your preferred exterior latex paint for long-term protection and customization.

This hive is part of the Lyson Multi-frame Hive System, designed for compatibility and flexibility across components.

Key Features

• Superior Insulation: Dense expanded polystyrene (EPS) walls help regulate internal hive temperatures, protecting colonies from both extreme cold and heat while reducing stress.

• Reinforced Durability: Hard plastic edge reinforcements guard against wear from hive tools and extend the life of the equipment.

• Rot-Proof Bottom Board: Includes a ventilated plastic bottom board with an integrated Varroa screen and entrance reducer for airflow control and easy mite monitoring.

• Precision Interlocking Design: Molded edges lock components together, maintaining alignment and stability during inspections or transport.

• Fast, Tool-Free Assembly: Dovetail joints slide together quickly, allowing most beekeepers to assemble the hive in minutes (glue optional).

• Flexible Feeding Options: Choose between a large-capacity body feeder with a low roof or a compact high roof with an internal plastic feeder.

Additional Features

• Excellent insulation for both winter and summer conditions

• Durable EPS construction with reinforced plastic edges

• Screened, rot-resistant bottom board with entrance reducer

• Interlocking hive bodies for improved alignment and reduced shifting

• Hive tool-resistant edges for long-term use

• Quick assembly design—no hardware required

• Paint exterior polystyrene surfaces with latex paint for optimal protection

• Two feeder and roof configurations available to match your beekeeping style

R-Values

• Low Roof: 5.4

• High Roof: 4.6

• Deep Hive Box: 6.1