Description
2025 Pre-Sale
Order honey bee nucleus colonies now and pick-up* late-March to early-April.
Starting off with a healthy honey bee nucleus colony in early Spring is the simplest way to startup a new hive. Our nucleus colonies are started with a new, 2025 Italian/Buckfast hybrid Queen, early and raised on a healthy, natural nectar source before we bring them into our yard. The state of North Carolina inspects our nucleus colonies prior to distribution.
Honey Bee Nucleus Colonies include:
- 5 deep frames
- Actively laying unmarked queen
- Brood in all stages of development
- Strong existing colony of worker and drone bees
- Ample stores of pollen and nectar/honey
- Waxed cardboard or plastic Jester transport nuc box
Transporting your Live Bees:
Prepare ahead of time and learn more about transporting your honey bees.
PREPARE FOR TRANSPORT
Find valuable information on our YouTube page.
Questions? Email [email protected] or call our store during business hours at 919-460-7747.
Need your Queen Bee marked? Purchase your nucleus colonies and email [email protected] to make your request. Please give our beekeepers 48-hours advanced notice before pick up. Cost is $15. Pay at the register at pick up.
*estimated dates are subject to change based on weather and other factors making it suitable for the bees to travel