Is there a reason that bee hives are build with box joints instead of dovetail joints??

Question

Is there a reason that bee hives are build with box joints instead of dovetail joints??

Answer 1

For box type bee hive...box joints (and finger joints) make for a strong simple joint, with some flexibility.  A bee hive box could be made with rabbited butt joints, mitered ends or dovetails.

Answer 2

Because they are a little stronger and the frames are rather large with no internal support.

Answer 3

Box joints have more surface for glue so they are a stronger joint. Dovetail joints are assumed by many to be superior but a box joint with small fingers beats it for strength.