Fully functioning nucleus colony in a disposable deep 5 frame 'Pro Nuc' box
A 2026 “laying” VSH Italian/Carniolan Mixed Hybrid Queen which originates from inseminated hybrid VSH Breeder Queens from the USDA Baton Rouge Lab and from Ohio Queen Breeders stock
Inner 3 frames contain brood in all stages (egg, larva & pupae) and bees
Outer 2 frames contain honey, pollen and bees

2026 5-Frame Nuc with VSH Queen /Delivered

$250.00

Quantity

We will deliver orders of 10 or more Nucs. The 10 Nuc minimum can be a single buyer or multiple buyers taking delivery at the same location.* The price of $295 includes a $15 transport fee.

*Check with us as we may already have a delivery scheduled for your area.

South Texas Delivery Info:
Nucs to our Austin area customers will be delivered to our staging location in Georgetown, TX. Tentative target delivery date of Early to Mid April 2025.
Traits of VSH Italian / Carniolan Mixed Hybrid:

Produced from VSH survivor stockProduced
Bred to control pests and diseases hygienically
Produces Large Colony Population
Strong Honey Producers
Lower Swarm Tendencies
Typically Gentle Bees
Benefits of a 6 Frame Nuc:

The stronger the Nuc, the greater the probability that the hive will take hold and flourish
Faster Growth Curve than 5 Frame Nucs
Quicker hive buildup in preparation for the honey flow
Greater potential for same year honey crop or quickly split Nuc into two Nucs to grow your apiary
Prior to distribution to our customers, we personally inspect each Nuc to confirm it contains ~four frames of brood (eggs, larva & pupae), a laying queen and two frames of honey with adhering bees. We provide a 7 day warranty from the date buyer takes possession of the Nuc for either a replacement Nuc or a full refund for a non-performing Nuc. Claims for a replacement or refund must be received within the 7 day warranty period.

2026 5-Frame Nuc with VSH Queen /Delivered

Delivery Information

Traits & Benefits

7 Day Warranty

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