Foundationless frames give bees a blank slate to draw their own comb — but without any guide, they'll build wherever they want, often crosswise between frames. A starter strip runs along the top bar to give bees a straight line to start from, so comb comes out straight and pullable.
What You Get
- Guides bees to build straight comb in foundationless frames instead of crosscombing
- Sold individually — buy exactly what you need for the frames you're building
- Works with deep and medium foundationless frames
Why Use a Starter Strip
Skip the strip and bees will still draw comb — but it often wanders, connecting frames together and making inspections a mess. A thin strip of wax or foundation along the top bar solves that for pennies per frame.