How to Easily Store Bee Frames 

Storing beehive frames can be one of the trickiest parts of honey harvesting, especially after a long, productive season. If you’ve ever dealt with wax moths, beetles, sticky messes, or freezer overload, you know how quickly those post-harvest good vibes can sour. The good news? It doesn’t have to be that way.

Properly storing your bee frames will help protect your honey, preserve your honey harvest equipment, and make your life a whole lot easier when the next season rolls around.

Let’s walk through how to store your bee frames safely and efficiently with SunVara’s Honeycomb Frame Storage Bags.

Why proper beehive frame storage matters

After harvest, your frames are full of precious honey and wax that pests love. Wax moths, small hive beetles, and even ants can wreak havoc on unprotected comb. On top of that, honey can attract moisture or spoil if stored improperly.

Proper storage keeps your hard work intact and ensures that your honey is ready for extraction, reuse, or inspection without the drama.

How to store beehive frames safely

We know you might not have heard of frame storage bags before. But once you’ve used them, you’ll wonder how you ever got by without them. They’re made by and for real-world beekeepers who just want a clean, reliable, and low-maintenance way to store frames between seasons.

Our resealable, reusable bags are designed specifically for hive frames. They help you:

• Keep pests out (no more wax moth surprises)
• Stay organized in the freezer or shed
• And store frames cleanly without honey drips or freezer burn

We’ve prepared a step-by-step guide, but if you prefer, you can skip it and watch the video we’ve prepared for you.

1. Prep your frames

After harvesting, make sure your frames are completely dry and ready for storage. You can store both drawn comb and honey-filled frames in the bags.

2.  Pack the frames

Place one deep frame or two medium frames into each bag.

These bags are perfectly sized to fit standard Langstroth frames, and they’re flexible enough to seal tightly around them.

3. Add the oxygen absorber

Each bag includes a sealed oxygen absorber packet. Remove the packet from its clear wrapper and drop it into the bag with your frames.

This helps prevent moisture and mold during long-term storage.

4. Remove excess air and seal

Gently press out as much air as possible from the bag to create a snug fit. Use the resealable zip closure to fully seal the bag. It’s strong, airtight, and easy to use.

5. Store with the reflective side up

Store your sealed bags in a cool, dry place, either in your freezer or dry storage area. Make sure the reflective foil side faces up for better temperature control and protection.

That’s it! No sticky cleanup, no pests, no stacking chaos.

With SunVara’s Honeycomb Frame Storage Bags, your frames stay safe, clean, and ready for action when the new season begins.

Pro tips for honeycomb storage

Before you go, we have some extra tips: 

• Label your bags with the date and type of honey (especially if you manage multiple hives)
• Store bags flat to save space and prevent damage to the comb
• When reusing the bags, check the seal and consider replacing the oxygen absorber for best results

Make your honey harvesting season easier

Beekeeping is hard work, but the cleanup and storage part shouldn’t be. With the right tools, you can protect your investment, simplify your process, and set yourself up for an even better season next year.

SunVara’s Honeycomb Frame Storage Bags are one of those tools you’ll wish you had sooner.

Try them for yourself, and see just how easy beehive frame storage can be!