Here's what you'll receive and what you need to know:

• Contents: Each nuc will generally consist of:

  • Three frames of brood in all stages of development

  • Two frames of vital resources (pollen, nectar, honey)

  • A proven and marked overwintered laying queen from the mother colony

  • A healthy population of worker bees in all stages

• Hands-On Experience: On the scheduled pickup day, you'll actively participate in the nuc creation process, guided by experienced members of our Apiary Committee. This is a valuable learning opportunity!

• Equipment: You are responsible for bringing the necessary equipment to transport and house your nuc:

  • A Pro Nuc/Jester Nuc box or all of the following:

  • Hive body and frames (frames are only needed if the hive body is larger than a 5-frame box)

  • Inner cover

  • Top cover

  • Bottom board

• Pickup: Your nuc must be collected from the apiary on the day it is created/scheduled. Schedules will be provided in the coming weeks.

• No Frame Exchange: You will get 5 frames and you do not need to bring frames for exchange purposes