The invention relates to a frame for retaining a wax tablet in a beehive which frame comprises an upper list comprising a through slit, two side lists, and a lower list wherein the two side lists and/or the lower list includes retaining means that are suitable for guiding the wax tablet when inserted into the frame and suitable for stabilising the wax tablet after its insertion. The invention further relates to a beehive comprising one or more of the above frames.