One embodiment of a thin movable guide (30) consisting of a vertical panel (6) with hexagonal penetrations (8), and midribs (20) placed in the hive to bisect the hive while lying parallel with the comb frames (26) such that all components can be moved from or within the hive with a minimum of disturbance to the colony of bees housed therein. The guide (30) can be used singly or in multiples to maintain bee-space by inserting it between or in place of one or more of the frames (26). The device guides bees to produce regular shaped and spaced wax comb while permitting movement of bee castes between combs. When used side-by-side in groups (38) the guide (30) reduces tendencies for overcrowding leading to swarming while allowing the free movement of bees within the created space to keep the hive clean. Other embodiments are described as shown.
