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This new technique does yield slightly less honey, but produce more natural beeswax than a traditional langstroth style hive. Pollen, containing proteins and amino acids, is mixed. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Preparing the apiary were assuming youve gotread more. This allows bees to behave more naturally and build comb according to their instincts. You can keep your bees healthier and disease free in this environment with regular inspection of the hives interior.