Nicot Cell Cup Holders (Pack of 10) – Queen Rearing System (CNE2)

Nicot Cell Cup Holders (Pack of 10) – Queen Rearing System (CNE2)

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These original Nicot cell cup holders are an essential component of the Nicot queen rearing system, used to securely hold queen cell cups during the rearing process. Designed for reliability and ease of use, they allow beekeepers to raise high-quality queens efficiently.

Pack of 10

Key Benefits

  • Securely holds Nicot queen cell cups in place
  • Essential for transferring larvae during queen rearing
  • Durable, reusable plastic construction
  • Compatible with Nicot Cupkit and queen rearing systems
  • Suitable for beginners and commercial beekeepers

What Are Nicot Cell Cup Holders?

Cell cup holders (also known as sockets) are used to mount queen cell cups onto a breeding frame. Once larvae are placed into the cups, the holders ensure they remain stable and correctly positioned for the colony to rear new queens.

They are a key part of the Nicot system, which allows beekeepers to raise queens efficiently with or without grafting.

This pack contains 10 original Nicot holders, ideal for building or expanding your queen rearing setup.

How They Work

  1. Attach the cell cup holder to a cell bar or breeding frame
  2. Insert Nicot cell cups containing larvae
  3. Place the frame into a queenless colony
  4. Bees raise new queen cells from selected larvae

These holders ensure stability and improve success rates during queen development.

Who Is This For?

  • Beekeepers using the Nicot queen rearing system
  • Those raising their own queens
  • Hobbyist and commercial beekeepers
  • Anyone building a queen rearing kit

Compatible Products

To use these holders, you will also need:

  • Nicot cell cups
  • Cell bar frames
  • Cupularve system (optional)
  • Queen cages

Specifications

  • Brand: Nicotplast
  • Pack size: 10 holders
  • Material: Durable plastic
  • Use: Queen rearing / cell cup support
  • Colour: Brown (standard Nicot)

FAQ

What are cell cup holders used for?
They hold queen cell cups securely on a frame during the queen rearing process.

Do I need these for the Nicot system?
Yes — they are essential for mounting cups and raising queen cells.

Are these compatible with other systems?
They are designed for Nicot systems but may work with similar setups.

How many do I need?
Most beekeepers use multiple holders depending on how many queens they want to raise at once.

Are these reusable?
Yes — they are durable and can be reused across multiple seasons.


Compatible Products
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