{"product_id":"carniolan-5-frame-nuc-starter-kit-copy","title":"Russian 5-Frame Nuc Starter Kit","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"198\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e🐝 Montana 5-Frame Nuc – Pure Russians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"149\" data-end=\"198\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Start your 2026 beekeeping season strong with Russian honey bees—renowned for their natural Varroa mite resistance, excellent overwintering ability, and efficient use of resources. These hardy bees build up when conditions are right, making them a reliable choice for both new and experienced beekeepers.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach Nuc is carefully built from healthy, thriving colonies and includes an unmarked 2026 Laying Pure Russian queen, ready to expand and establish quickly in your hive.🧡 What’s Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2–3 frames of brood in all stages of development\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1–2 frames of honey and pollen (one frame may not have fully drawn comb)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 2026 laying Russian Queen\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 5-frame Nuc box for safe, easy transport — yours to keep or your welcome to recycle back to us\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📍 Pickup Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation: Bitterroot Buzz Bees – 407 Main Street, Stevensville, MT 59870\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate \u0026amp; Time: Saturday, May 9th, 2026, from 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease follow \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003esigns upon arrival to help make pickup quick and smooth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou’ll receive an email with full pickup instructions the week before your scheduled date.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"880\"\u003eWe always recommend having a feed supplement ready when you receive a new Nuc. 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