{"product_id":"nucs-for-2026-june-13th","title":"Nucs for 2026 - June 13th","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNucs will be available for pick up \u003cstrong\u003eJune 13th (weather dependent)\u003c\/strong\u003e.   Order early - first paid, first served!  :-)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese 4 frame Nucs come with 10,000 bees and a mated, marked queen.  This year the mark is \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #31a648; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhite\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll nucs must be paid for in advance and are non-refundable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e  For any questions, call 519-465-3378.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe have an option to get your nuc in a wood box which you can return for a $10 refund or keep as a swarm trap.  As most of the plastic boxes go into the garbage we wanted to offer a more eco option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Note for when you pick up your bees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- transport is the responsibility of the new happy owner of the bees \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- you may want to bring your protective clothing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- it's best to pick them up when it is still cool (morning), or 15 minutes before dark. (night transport is the best)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- the optimal transport is the back of a pickup, although bees can be transported by car at your own risk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- it is up to you as the new owner of the bees to decide how best to move your bees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- for car transport you may wish to bring a sheet or netting to cover the bees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- we are not responsible for bees that get over heated once they leave our care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- all bees sold are in need of larger living quarters right away. Nucs will need to be installed into waiting 10 frame equipment. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- many recommend feeding nucs especially if they are being installed on un-drawn (new) foundation (Get your sugar syrup ready!).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e**We do not ship bees.  Pick up in Wellesley only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Backyard Beekeeping Supply Co.","offers":[{"title":"Plastic","offer_id":43405413187673,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1241\/5142\/products\/BeeYard.jpg?v=1612824011","url":"https:\/\/backyardbeekeepersupply.ca\/products\/nucs-for-2026-june-13th","provider":"Backyard Beekeeping Supply Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}