These long lasting, easy-to-handle Polystyrene Nuc Boxes were the hit of the Apimondia exhibit in Vancouver. They were developed by one of Canada's premier beekeepers, Dave Tegart of Fairview, Alberta. Dave winters 2,200 hives in them in southern British Columbia. In the spring, the nucs are trucked back to Northern Alberta, 1,100 Nucs on a truck. One of the unique techniques that Dave has developed to manage these Nucs is his technique for feeding them throughout the winter. Dimensions: 21-3/4" x 10-3/4" x 12-1/4". (Ship Wt.: 5 lbs.)

Here is how he explains it: Feeding the Polystyrene Nucs internally is very fast and accurate. Up to 2 liters of sugar syrup can be pumped into the Nuc through the hive entrance at one time. The syrup falls on the floor of the Nuc and is quickly picked up by the bees. There is no waste, and we have not experienced any queen loss or damage to the bees by doing this. Normally, it is advisable to allow up to 2 days before more syrup is added to allow time for the bees to cure the first syrup properly before the next is added. It is also very easy to add the proper drugs at the same time. The amount of food the bees consume is considerably less because of the insulation factor of the styrofoam. It is possible to feed a location of 1,100 Polystyrene Nucs 2 liters of syrup each in about 2 hours. Feeding in poor weather conditions is easy. It doesn't matter if it is raining or cold outside because you do not need to open the nucs and disturb the bees.

New Improved! Price reduced. All Assembled.

Note 1: We have removed the hard plastic top and added two closable ventilation parts and a disk entrance.

Note 2: DOES NOT include frames-holds 5 deep frames

Note 3: If you close the entrance to the box for transport, it is important to screen the top and leave the cover off.

Advantages for using Reinforced Polystyrene Nucs:

1. Mating Nucs for Queen: Use them to make excellent mating nucs because of their warmth, ease of feeding, and because they can be closed for transportation.
2. Wintering Units: Use them to winter your bees. Requires less cost for feed, drugs, transportation, labor, etc.
3. Making Increases: Use them for making year-end splits and then put them into winter using less feed, drugs, transportation, labor and other costs.
4. Building Up for Spring : Use them for improving spring build-up because of warmth, either for package installation or making early hive splits. Excellent for transportation, feeding.