Beehive Outer Cover Keep the elements out of your hive with this Little Giant Outer Cover. Made from durable wood with a weather-resistant aluminum covering, this telescoping Outer Cover will fit securely on your 10-frame hive. The cover is oversized to provide a telescoping feature, providing the hive with extra protection from the elements. The cover can slide front to back (telescope) in order to provide more or less ventilation to the hive.