5F-ILLINOIS OVERWINTERED BEE NUCS
$225.00
Illinois Overwintered 5 Frame Nucs with mated queen for sale.
These nucs (short for nucleus) are made up of 5 Langstroth Deep frames of bees, brood, pollen/nectar resource frames and comes with a mated queen.
These are not nucs from the south and are not made from packages. These are nucs from Illinois overwintered colonies and are inspected by the Illinois Department Agriculture before pick up.
The date for 2026 year's pick up is______________
Please bring protective gear if you are uncomfortable around bees, and it's better to leave the animals and kiddies at home. We advise bringing along a bee brush and perhaps looking into the nets that can go over nucs and packages sold at most large beekeeping supply stores.
These bees need AIR and to be KEPT COOL. Do not put into crates, tupperware or wrap in blankets or sheets. Keep the nucs at the same temperatures as you. Get them home quickly and install.
We expect you to be knowledgeable about bees and to have taken a class on equipment, hive placement, inspection techniques, pests & diseases and current treatments. You will need to find out any laws or regulations, including insurance in your town and county.