Russian 5-Frame Nuc – 2027 Spring Pickup

Get your spring beekeeping season off to a strong start with a ready-made 5-frame nuc from Bitterroot Buzz Bees! Each nuc includes an established colony with developing brood, food resources, and a 2027 laying Russian queen to help you get a head start on building your apiary.

What's Included

• 2–3 frames of brood in various stages of development, including eggs, larvae, and capped brood.

• 1–2 frames of honey and pollen to support the colony. One frame may be partially drawn.

• 2027 laying Russian queen from Russian honey bee stock.

• 5-frame transport nuc box included with your purchase and yours to keep.

Why Choose Russian Honey Bees?

Russian honey bees are valued by many beekeepers for their seasonal adaptability and traits that may be beneficial in regions with cold winters and variable forage conditions.

• Winter preparation: Russian stock is known for seasonal brood-rearing patterns that can help colonies manage resources during colder periods.

• Varroa mite resistance traits: Russian honey bees have demonstrated behaviors associated with improved resistance to Varroa mites. Regular mite monitoring and treatment when needed are still essential.

• Seasonal resource management: Colonies may adjust brood production in response to changing environmental conditions and available forage.

• A great option to consider for Montana: Their seasonal characteristics make Russian stock worth considering for beekeepers managing colonies through Montana's changing seasons.

Colony temperament, winter survival, honey production, and mite resistance vary depending on genetics, weather, forage, and management. No particular performance outcome is guaranteed.

Ready for Your Hive

A nuc provides a head start compared with installing a package of bees. Prepare your permanent hive in advance, transfer the frames while maintaining their original order, and monitor the colony as it grows. Supplemental feeding may be necessary depending on weather and forage availability.

Pickup Information

Pickup Date: May 8, 2027
Location: Bitterroot Buzz Bees — Stevensville, Montana
Pickup Time: To be announced closer to the pickup date.

Please have your hive equipment ready before pickup and plan to transport your colony safely.

Important Policies

• Pickup changes: Changes to the scheduled pickup date or time incur a $25 service fee.

• Cancellations: Cancellations are subject to a 35% fee.

• Live bees: Colony development and condition may vary due to weather, forage availability, and seasonal conditions.

By purchasing, you acknowledge the scheduled pickup date and the policies listed above.

Reserve your Russian 5-frame nuc today and get ready for the 2027 beekeeping season with Bitterroot Buzz Bees!