The science behind how we keep your bees warm
20 - 35°
warmer than other winterizing methods
50%
less winter honey consumption
90%
winter survival rates
Hive Hugger Set
Winterize your hives with our two component system: Crown Top Panel & Wrap.
Everything you need to improve winter mortality.
“Hives not only survive, they thrive.”
Specs & Features
R-value 32
The Crown
High-tech vacuum insulation panels meet the bee industry! Our top panel utilizes the most effective & efficient insulation ever made. This 0.8 inch panel is equivalent to over 6 inches of foam board.
The high R-value (R-value = resistance to heat loss) Crown panel is the key to creating a condensing hive. It keeps the top of the hive above dew point, allowing condensation to occur instead on the cooler sides. Your bees stay warm & dry.
Plus the majority of heat loss is from the top the hive, so providing high R-value top insulation is critical in ensuring overwintering success.
[Patent Pending]
Crown Product Details
In a vacuum, no air molecules exist and without air molecules, heat transfer is greatly minimized. Think Thermos technology. Vacuum insulation panels are used in industries where extreme insulation is achieved in small spaces, for example, Yeti uses vacuum insulation panels in their coolers.
To maintain the integrity of the vacuum seal, our panel is protected with 3M aluminum cladding for optimal puncture resistance. In the unlikely event that the panel gets accidentally punctured, it will become easily bendable. Contact us for a free replacement.
The Winter Wrap
This outer winter wrap is designed for tough, frigid weather. These 1½ inch custom cut, high density foam boards wrap securely around your hive to protect it from harsh winter weather. The foil faced insulation panels feature interlocking box cuts for ease of assembly and storage. Winterizing your hives has never been so simple.
R Value 7
Video on the research behind the Hive Hugger winterizing system
Beekeeping Resources
Explore these resources to connect with expert advice and enhance your beekeeping skills.
Bee Culture: Winter Management
“Evolution has provided honey bees with an extraordinary ability to thermoregulate and survive in a cold climate.”
North of 60 Beekeeping
To develop a better understanding of Beekeeping in Extreme Northern Climates.
Provides evidence-based explanations of the processes occurring in the hive & the effects of various management options.
Scientific Beekeeping