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Bitterroot Buzz Bees

Carniolan 5-Frame Nuc Starter Kit

Carniolan 5-Frame Nuc Starter Kit

Regular price $220.00 USD
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Get the season started with an established 5‑frame Carniolan nuc—laying queen, brood, and food to jump‑start colony growth.

What’s included:

  • 2–3 frames of brood in various stages
  • 1–2 frames of honey and pollen (frames may be partially drawn)
  • 2027 laying Carniolan queen from our stock
  • 5‑frame nuc box for safe transport (yours to keep)

About these bees: Carniolan (Apis mellifera carnica) stock is prized for seasonal adaptability and strong spring buildup. Colony performance varies with genetics, weather, forage and management; no specific honey yield or survival is guaranteed.

Pickup: May 8, 2027 — Bitterroot Buzz Bees, Stevensville, MT. Final pickup details will be emailed before the date.

Policies:

  • Pickup changes: $25 service fee.
  • Cancellations: 35% fee.
  • Live bees: colony condition and development vary with seasonal conditions.

Note: Prepare your permanent hive before pickup and transfer frames in their original order. Monitor brood and stores after installation; supplemental feeding may be necessary.

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Recipe

Sugar needed 1 gallons
Water used 1 gallons
Total syrup 2 gallons
Instructions: Heat water until warm (not boiling), add sugar gradually while stirring until fully dissolved. Allow to cool before feeding to bees.