Wooden Mating Nuc - Complete Kit with Top Feeder

Efficient Mating Nuc for Langstroth Hives

This Mating Nuc is specifically designed for maximum efficiency and seamless integration with standard Langstroth hives, providing an ideal solution for queen rearing.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 245mm x 245mm x H 240mm
• Frame Type: Wood frames with beeswax-coated plastic foundation, perfectly sized to fit two rows in a special super placed on top of a Langstroth hive.

Key Features:

• Hive Integration: The special super allows the hive bees to draw the mating nuc frames, saving time and energy by eliminating the need to manually draw comb.
• Queen Rearing Efficiency: If the queen enters the super and lays in the frames, it’s a bonus! You can then add capped brood to create strong nurse bees for your virgin queen.
• Miniature Hive: The mating nuc can also become a miniature hive with frames filled with pollen, nectar, and honey, making it a true self-contained unit.
• Winterization: The mating nuc can be used to overwinter an autumn queen with one or two supers, ensuring her survival through the colder months.

Enhanced Insulation:

• Polystyrene Insulation: Two sides of the nuc are sandwiched with polystyrene between layers of wood, and a polystyrene panel is included in the lid. This provides excellent insulation while maintaining the bees' preference for wood interiors, as they do not chew on it like they do with polystyrene.

Top Feeder Option:

• Bee-Safe Top Feeder: The purpose-designed top feeder, featuring the patented Ceracell bee-safe corner access system, is recommended. This feeder allows more room for the bees in the nuc and enables easy replenishment without disturbing the bees.

This mating nuc offers a practical and efficient solution for queen rearing, helping you set up a healthy and productive colony.