The National beehive is one of the more popular modern hive designs and generally consist of:

• Hive stand – where upper hive components rest on. Acts as the landing board for the honey bees and also protect the bottom board from rot and cold transfer.

• Bottom board – with its opening provides an entrance for bees to enter and leave

• the hive.

• Brood chamber or brood box – is the box for the queen to lay her eggs.

• Honey super – upper box for honey storage. It is shorter than the brood chamber.

• Frames/foundation – these are mainly frames that have wax or plastic sheets that guide the honey bees when building honeycombs.

• Inner Cover – creates a barrier from the outer cover that could be overly hot or cold and can also act as a shelf for feeding.

• Outer Cover – protects the hive from the elements such as rain, direct sunlight, and others.