{"product_id":"economy-plastic-mini-mating-nuc","title":"Economy Plastic Queen Mating Nuc Box – Beekeeping Mating Hive in Green \u0026 Blue","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eThis economy \u003cstrong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"577\"\u003eInsulated Plastic Queen Mating Nuc Box\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact and efficient solution for queen rearing, mating and small nucleus colony management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eDesigned to support successful queen development while requiring only a small number of worker bees, it offers a practical and controlled environment for mating and early brood establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eManufactured from rigid, double-walled insulated plastic, this mating nuc helps protect bees from temperature fluctuations, improving colony stability during the critical mating period. Its lightweight yet durable construction makes it easy to transport, position and maintain within your apiary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eSupplied as a complete working unit, this nuc box includes a feed chamber, three internal frames, sliding floor and adjustable entrance gate — giving you everything needed to begin queen mating straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eAvailable in green or blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"213\" data-end=\"247\"\u003eHow to Use for Queen Rearing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"740\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"354\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"354\"\u003eFit each frame with a strip of foundation (no drawn comb) and fill the feeder with fondant or candy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"466\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eShake young bees into a container, lightly spray with sugar syrup, and add one cupful into the mating nuc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"545\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"545\"\u003eClose the box and leave for about an hour, then introduce a virgin queen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"650\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"650\"\u003eKeep the nuc in a cool, dark place for 2–3 days before placing it in the apiary for mating flights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"740\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"654\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eCheck after two weeks for eggs and brood to confirm a successfully mated laying queen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Gwenyn Gruffydd Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":48092466970856,"sku":"GG_H10-3_MatingNuc-Blue","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Green","offer_id":48092467003624,"sku":"GG_H10-3_MatingNuc-Green","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0487\/1949\/5317\/files\/9_15300b86-783c-4092-a19d-6c025ee28f80.png?v=1772286324","url":"https:\/\/gwenyngruffydd.co.uk\/products\/economy-plastic-mini-mating-nuc","provider":"Gwenyn Gruffydd Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}