Wrap Your Hive for a Warmer, Safer Winter
A hive wrap acts like a winter coat for your colony, adding a protective layer around the hive body that helps trap warmth, block wind, and shield your bees from driving rain and snow. Wrapping your hive is one of the simplest, most affordable steps you can take to help your cluster conserve energy and make it through the coldest stretch of the season.
Durable Wraps Built for Frigid Temperatures
Mann Lake carries hive wraps in a range of materials and thicknesses to match your climate, from lightweight wraps suited to milder winters to heavy-duty, weatherproof options designed for extreme cold. A properly fitted wrap reduces the amount of stored honey your bees have to burn just to stay warm, helping your colony head into spring stronger and with more reserves intact.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hive Wraps
When should I put a hive wrap on? Most beekeepers wrap hives in late fall, once temperatures consistently drop into the 40s°F or lower, and remove the wrap in early spring as temperatures warm back up.
Will a hive wrap trap too much moisture inside the hive? Not when it’s paired with proper ventilation — hive wraps are designed to be used alongside a moisture board or ventilated inner cover so humid air still has somewhere to escape.
Can I wrap a hive that already has a mouse guard or entrance reducer installed? Yes — hive wraps are designed to fit around existing entrance hardware, so your bees can still come and go while pests stay out.