over wintered nuc

2024 – Overwintered Nucs

In 2024 as nucs become available we will post the sizes and types here, on Facebook, via email and also Craigslist. These will be sold on a first come – cash (or check) and carry – pick up only basis. If you have any questions email Mary.

An overwintered nuc contains a locally mated, proven queen with a great brood pattern, brood of all ages, and food (honey & pollen). The frames are covered with healthy bees.

  • Available April and May.
  • Local pickup only. We do not ship nucs. (10 Mt Joy Lane, Raphine, Virginia 24472)
  • Orders will be first come -first serve basis.
  • No online ordering, pay at pickup.

This product is currently out of stock and unavailable.

Description

Please contact us in early 2024 for your nuc needs next year.

Please Read – Nuc Pick-Up Instructions

When picking up your nuc(s) you may pick it (them) up in a Jester EZ nuc box(es). These boxes are great for retrieving small swarms OR for starting a split. The biggest advantage of getting your bees in this box is a very quick pick up experience, but you will need to transfer your bees on your own when you get them home.

As some bees may be escape artists, it is advisable to bring a netted laundry bag to put the Jester nuc box in, to prevent any bees getting loose in the vehicle.

If you prefer to transfer the bees to your own equipment at Saint Mary’s Apiaries you will need to bring the following NEW equipment with you. Please do not bring any used comb to St. Mary’s Apiary.

  • appropriate size bottom board(s)
  • deep or medium box(es)
  • inner cover(s) with screen stapled over the oval opening(s)
  • lid(s)
  • entrance reducer(s)
  • ratchet strap(s)
  • duct tape

The Advantages of transferring your bees into your own equipment:

  • You get to see (learn) what you are looking at; all stages of worker brood/(UNcapped and capped) which includes eggs, larvae and pupae (covered), drone brood, nectar, honey, pollen, worker bees, drones and the queen.
  • When you get them home, you only need to set the box down in the spot you have for it, let them settle for about 10 to 15 minutes and then simply pull out the entrance reducer(s). (You may leave the screen over the inner cover until your weekly inspection.)