Polystyrene mini mating nuc — the workhorse of queen-rearing yards. Lightweight, well-insulated, and easy to move between drone congregation areas, with just enough cluster space to mate a virgin queen and confirm a laying pattern before transferring her to a production colony.
Built for queen breeders running multiple cells per week. Mini-nuc footprint with small frames — not compatible with full Langstroth frames. Expanded polystyrene (EPS) body with ventilation slots; light enough for one-handed apiary work. Approximate footprint: 8" x 6" x 5".
Care: rinse with mild soapy water between rotations; air-dry fully before storage. Note: "Apidea" is a Swiss trademark — this unit is an Apidea-style/compatible mating nuc, not an authentic Apidea product.
Pair with the Queen-Rearing Grafting Tool (ACP-BEE-103), Plastic Hex Queen Cell Cages (ACP-BEE-107), and the Stainless Steel Bee Smoker (ACP-BEE-105) for a complete queen-rearing starter kit. Add the Mid-Size Polystyrene Mating Nuc (ACP-BEE-106) when you are ready to evaluate queens across multiple brood cycles.
Polystyrene mini mating nuc — the workhorse of queen-rearing yards. Lightweight, well-insulated, and easy to move between drone congregation areas, with just enough cluster space to mate a virgin queen and confirm a laying pattern before transferring her to a production colony.
Built for queen breeders running multiple cells per week. Mini-nuc footprint with small frames — not compatible with full Langstroth frames. Expanded polystyrene (EPS) body with ventilation slots; light enough for one-handed apiary work. Approximate footprint: 8" x 6" x 5".
Care: rinse with mild soapy water between rotations; air-dry fully before storage. Note: "Apidea" is a Swiss trademark — this unit is an Apidea-style/compatible mating nuc, not an authentic Apidea product.
Pair with the Queen-Rearing Grafting Tool (ACP-BEE-103), Plastic Hex Queen Cell Cages (ACP-BEE-107), and the Stainless Steel Bee Smoker (ACP-BEE-105) for a complete queen-rearing starter kit. Add the Mid-Size Polystyrene Mating Nuc (ACP-BEE-106) when you are ready to evaluate queens across multiple brood cycles.
