Purchase Live Bees

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5 deep frame nuc

5 frame nucleus (nuc) include.

  • A 2027 mated and laying queen (marked)

  • 5 deep frames consisting of:

    • 2 deep frames of current queen brood

    • 2 deep frames of honey/pollen/brood

    • 1 frame mixed of bees, honey/pollen/brood/foundation for expansion

* Bees can change occupancy of frames as they see fit.

Carniolian or Italian bees.

You will reviece the type of bee that is available at time of pickup.  

Anticipated relese time frame May thru June

Release date depends on the weather and when you placed your order.  

NO REFUNDS OR RETURNS ON LIVE BEES

ALL SALES ARE FINAL.

IMPORTANT: NUC PICKUP & INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Please have your permanent hive fully assembled and ready before picking up your bees.

Your nuc will be provided in a sealed transportation box designed for temporary transport only. It is not intended for overnight storage or extended holding.

Bees must be transferred into their permanent hive as soon as possible after arriving home. Delaying installation can cause the colony to overheat, resulting in serious bee loss or even the death of the colony.

Transportation Recommendations:

  • Transport your nuc directly home.

  • Transporting inside a vehicle is preferred, particularly during excessively hot or cold weather.

  • Secure the box and keep all ventilation openings unobstructed.

  • Never leave bees unattended in a parked vehicle.

  • A nuc mesh transportation net is available as an optional accessory for additional containment when transporting bees inside a vehicle, especially when children or pets are present.

Please plan ahead! Your bees need a prepared home waiting for them. Do not purchase a nuc unless you are prepared to install it promptly upon arrival.

$275.00
Nuc Mesh Transport Bag

Nuc Mesh Transport Bag provides a way to transport nucs securely. Made of durable, breathable mesh with a plastic cinch for quick closure, the bag can easily slide around a hive box. Will transport one nuc per bag at a time.

$7.00

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Buying Nucs from San Juan Bee Supply

What You Need to Know

  • 5 frame nucleus (nuc) include.

    • A 2027 mated and laying queen (marked)

    • 5 deep frames consisting of:

      • 2 deep frames of current queen brood

      • 2 deep frames of honey/pollen/brood

      • 1 frame mixed of bees, honey/pollen/brood/foundation for expansion

    * Bees can change occupancy of frames as they see fit.

  • Nucs are supplied with either Italian or Carniolan queens. Both are popular honey bee varieties with desirable qualities for beekeeping. Your nuc will come with whichever variety is available at the time of fulfillment.

  • Nuc release dates are not set by a specific calendar date. Pickup timing depends on when you placed your order and, most importantly, weather conditions.

    Honey bees are living insects, and their health and well-being come first. We cannot safely open our hives during cold, rainy, windy, or otherwise unfavorable weather.

    We take our responsibility as beekeepers seriously and want to give every colony the best possible start in its new home. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work around Mother Nature rather than the calendar.

    When your nuc is ready for pickup, we will contact you with your pickup information.

  • Our nucs are built using standard Langstroth frames, so you will need traditional Langstroth-style hive equipment to house your bees.

    Before purchasing a nuc, make sure your hive bodies, frames, and other equipment are designed to fit standard Langstroth frames.

    Please Note: Our nucs are not compatible with Top Bar hives or Top Bar-style equipment.

  • NO REFUNDS, RETURNS OR EXCHANGES on LIVE BEES