Nucleus Hive - Nucs
Five Frame Overwintered Bee Nucleus (NUC) Includes:
A laying queen, accepted by the hive.
A Carniolan-Buckfast hybrid queen.
Three frames with brood.
Two frames with honey, pollen, and bees.
Pickup Details: Nucs will be ready for pickup in early to mid-April. The exact date may fluctuate slightly depending on the weather. We will contact you to schedule a specific pickup time once the date is confirmed.
Pricing & Deposit:
Total Price: $240 ($230 per nuc + $10 per box deposit)
Box Deposit: $10 (refundable upon return of the box - The box must not be broken or damaged)
Pickup Locations:
Middlesex County, Jamesburg, NJ 08831
Richmond County, Staten Island, NY 10306
Suffolk County, Brookhaven, NY 11719
At the time of ordering, choose SI, NY for pickup and include notes with your preferred location.
Ordering & Cancellation Policy:
Nuc orders must be prepaid.
A $15 fee per nuc applies for any changes or cancellations made before March 25, 2025.
No changes or cancellations can be made after March 25, 2025.
Boost your garden’s productivity with our bees! 🐝🌿
Our Nucs for PICK UP ONLY!
‼️ OUR NUCS CANNOT BE SHIPPED! ‼️
Get a head start on your beekeeping with our five-frame nucleus colonies (nucs).
📅 Pickup Date: Early to mid-April (subject to slight changes due to weather).
📍 Pickup Locations:
Middlesex County, Jamesburg, NJ 08831
Richmond County, Staten Island, NY 10306
Suffolk County, Brookhaven, NY 11719
At the time of ordering, choose SI, NY for pickup and include notes with your preferred location.
🔹 Important Information:
PICKUP ONLY – We do not offer shipping.
Nucs are packed in ventilated "Pro Nuc" travel boxes designed for safe transport.
A $10 box deposit is required and will be refunded upon return of the box included in $240.
Inspect your nucs at pickup – we are not responsible for them after they leave our location.
‼️ OUR NUCS CANNOT BE SHIPPED! ‼️
Order in advance to secure your nucs! 🐝🌿
Nuc Box is $10
You will need to return the box in good condition to receive your $10 deposit refund. The box must not be broken or damaged.
Price Breakdown:
Total: $240
$230 for the NUC
$10 box deposit (refundable upon return in good condition)
Caged Queen
There is a choice to have your Queen caged or cageless.