Acorn Bee One-Piece Plastic Bee Frames
SKU: AB-FM6BUW-00
Why beekeepers choose Acorn Bee?
Bees draw it. Faster. Both sides.
The biggest complaint about plastic foundation is that bees ignore it. Our precision cell structure was engineered to fix exactly that — bees recognize it, accept it, and pull beautiful comb across both sides of the frame. Real beekeepers managing dozens of colonies tell us it draws out faster than every other brand they've tried.
Built once. Beekeeps for years.
A redesigned, much stronger ear configuration. Sturdier, flatter, stiffer construction. No bowing. No warping. No re-gluing wood frames every spring. Pull a frame, inspect it, spin honey out of it, hose it down — it goes right back into the hive.
Choose your wax. Choose your draw speed.
Order unwaxed and apply your own, or pick from Standard, Heavy, or Extra Heavy beeswax — applied in-house with the finest beeswax we can source. Heavier wax means faster acceptance, which means more brood, more bees, and more honey on a tighter timeline.
One piece. Zero assembly.
No nailing, gluing, or wiring. No splintered hands at 11pm before a Saturday inspection. Pull frames out of the box and into the super.
Made in California. Inspected at the source.
All frames are molded, waxed, and quality-checked at our California plant. You're not getting a generic import in a different label — you're getting a frame an American manufacturer puts their name on.
Quick Facts:
| Sizes |
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|---|---|
| Fits | 9-5/8″ and 6-5/8″ supers |
| Colors |
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| Wax Options |
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| Material | One-piece molded plastic, food-safe, beeswax-coated |
| Heat Tolerance | Stable up to 210°F |
| Made In | California, USA |
| Volume Pricing | Available on 15+ boxes — call (626) 602-6403 |
Acorn Bee vs. The Competitors:
| What matters to you | Acorn Bee | The Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Bees actually draw it out | Precision cell structure tuned for acceptance — verified by beekeepers across the US | Hit-or-miss; bees may ignore foundation and build burr comb |
| Wax options |
4 levels:
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Usually 1-2 weights; "take it or leave it" |
| Frame strength | Redesigned, reinforced ear configuration; flatter, stiffer molding | Cracked ears and bowed frames are common |
| Color choices | Black, White, and Pink | Black or white only |
| Made in | California, USA — manufactured in-house | Often imported; origin usually unknown |
| Manufacturing | ISO 9001 certified facility | Rarely disclosed |
| Customer support | Real humans, direct line, family-business response | Call centers and ticket queues |
| Reorders | High repeat-customer rate | Often a one-and-done purchase |
Frequently Asked Questions
Materials Needed:
- Putty Knife (or preferred scraping tool)
- Bucket
- Hose, pressure washer, and/or warm water (water not to exceed 200° F ) WARNING: Hot and/or boiling water will cause the plastic to warp.
Cleaning Instructions:
- Remove the frame from the hive.
- At your work station, brush off all of the dead bees and other loose debris.
- Using your scrapper, use minimum amount of force required to scrape off the old comb and wax. Scrape in long strokes, always working from top to bottom. NOTE: Using too much force may damage the hive.
- Discard these scrapping into your bucket. Don’t worry if you do not get it all. a. These scraps can be melted down later for other uses.
- Next, use the hose (or pressure washer) to spray down the frames. This will remove additional comb and debris. If using warm water, make sure the water does NOT exceed 200°F . WARNING: Hot and/or boiling
water will cause the plastic to warp. - Remove excess water and reinsert frames into your supers.
- If desired, let the washed frames air dry and coat with a thin layer of wax before re-introducing them to your hive.
Your products should work quite well, even in the hottest, dampest, or coldest conditions. Our frames are built to withstand temperatures of 210°F. Steam forms at 212°F, therefore our frames will begin to distort/deflect when subjected to these conditions for extended periods of time.
No there is not, two products are exactly the same with the exception of their color. However, some people prefer the black, claiming it is easier to see the larvae in the frames. White makes honey inspection easy.
Primarily used for managing varroa mites as part of an integrated pest management strategy. The bright green is just for easy identification.
Yes. Orders of 15 boxes or more qualify for volume pricing. Call (626) 602-6403 or email info@acornbee.com.
Allow up to 5 business days for a tracking number to be emailed to you after order placement. (No P.O. Box delivery.)
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