One of first hive frames was devised by Petro Prokopovych in 1814.

The commercial honey producers use Langstroth hive frames.

A hive frame is a structural element in a beehive that holds the honeycomb or brood comb within the hive body (or "super").

In this method, hive frames are heated to a certain temperature for a period of time, which kills the varroa larvae, but doesn't harm the bees and broods.

The hive frame is a key part of the modern "movable" hive since it can be removed in order to inspect the bees for disease or to extract the excess honey.