Kitset Nuc Box

Description

Hive World supplies  a Kitset Nuc Box:

• solid New Zealand manufactured timber kitset nuc box all ready to courier, supplied flat pack for economy.
• assemble your own boxes over winter so you are ready to house your splits and mating nucs when the season begins.
• Hive World also sells nuc box galv lids as well as hive mats to fit.
• Available in kitset package as Full Depth only.

Why do you need a Nuc?

Nuc Boxes are part of a hive management plan.  They are used to hold a swarm, for queen mating as well as for re-queening.  Other uses are included below as well as a bit more information for you on these topics.

•  useful for holding frames while you inspect your hives as well as for when you redistribute resources between your hives.
• Kitset Nuc Boxes are great as a swarmcatcher.  Firstly bait the box with some spare comb and for extra insurance smear some swarm lure such as Charme des Abeilles https://www.hiveworld.co.nz/product/bee-charm-swarm-attractant-2/ inside the box.  Place near the swarm or in a likely place for a swarm to appear.
• Use as a mating nuc for raising queens.  See this site for information on how to accomplish this:  https://www.honeybeesuite.com/how-to-start-a-queen-in-a-two-frame-nuc/
• Always keep some nucs handy for emergency splits and swarm events.  There’s nothing like being prepared for all eventualities!
• I’ve seen some multi-purpose suggestions for nuc boxes:  as a toolbox in the apiary yard (add a handle) or even a mobile battery holder!   Beekeepers are nothing if not original- way to go!