{"product_id":"nicot-cupularve-queen-rearing-system","title":"Nicot Cupularve Queen Rearing System (Cage \u0026 Grid Only – Non Grafting)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"192\" data-end=\"494\"\u003eThe Nicot Cupularve is a professional non-grafting queen rearing system designed to help beekeepers raise high-quality queens with minimal handling. Ideal for both beginners and experienced beekeepers, this system allows the queen to lay directly into removable cups, eliminating the need for grafting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ycgkk5\" data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"512\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"790\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1s9te1y\" data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"574\"\u003eNo grafting required – simple and reliable queen rearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"17rkhps\" data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"632\"\u003eHigh acceptance rates for successful queen production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5e98lt\" data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"674\"\u003eReusable plastic system built to last\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6e56ej\" data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eSuitable for hobbyists and commercial beekeepers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cbjb07\" data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"790\"\u003eCompatible with full Nicot queen rearing system components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5q8nk\" data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eWhat is the Nicot Cupularve?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"970\"\u003eThe Cupularve is the core component of the Nicot queen rearing system, widely used across the UK and Europe for raising queens without grafting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eIt consists of a plastic grid containing approximately 110 cell positions, allowing the queen to lay eggs directly into artificial cell cups. These can then be transferred into queen cell bars for rearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1179\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eThis version includes the main cage and grid only, making it ideal as a replacement part or for expanding an existing system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1vfx8yh\" data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003eHow it Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"9koynm\" data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eThe queen is confined within the Cupularve cage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"irbju0\" data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eShe lays eggs directly into the plastic cell cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6zvw7m\" data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eOnce larvae develop, cups are removed and placed into cell bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d5fnei\" data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eColonies raise new queens from selected larvae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1651\"\u003eThis process removes the need for delicate grafting and improves consistency in queen production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"as2izy\" data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003eWho is this for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t88hwc\" data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eBeekeepers new to queen rearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"npr1ai\" data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1756\"\u003eThose struggling with grafting techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dw6lhn\" data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003eCommercial beekeepers wanting consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iwgrhb\" data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003eAnyone using or building a full Nicot system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1h3omed\" data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eWhat You Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003eThis product is \u003cstrong\u003enot a complete kit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1953\"\u003eTo use the system fully, you will also need:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zlp410\" data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003eNicot cell cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"admrgp\" data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003eCup holders (CNE3 \/ CNE1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"174ohu4\" data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eCell bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"87trpx\" data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003eQueen cages \/ hair rollers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yl5694\" data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1quzg24\" data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2092\"\u003eBrand: Nicotplast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12lxb51\" data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003eSystem type: Non-grafting queen rearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5bslvt\" data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003eCapacity: Approx. 110 cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fwgz6j\" data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2202\"\u003eDimensions: 147 x 130 x 28 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gpqp0z\" data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2235\"\u003eMaterial: Food-grade plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1wtbwam\" data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2256\"\u003eNicot vs Jenter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003eThe Nicot system is often compared to Jenter systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"117inkw\" data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003eMore affordable overall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"suthkt\" data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2389\"\u003eEasier to source replacement parts in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fnuibh\" data-start=\"2390\" data-end=\"2422\"\u003eWidely used by UK beekeepers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j8adh0\" data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2449\"\u003eSimple, modular design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003eThis makes Nicot one of the most popular queen rearing systems available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1xxf4ds\" data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2587\"\u003eDo I need to graft larvae with the Nicot system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2590\"\u003eNo — the queen lays directly into the cups, removing the need for grafting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2818\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003eIs this a complete queen rearing kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2708\" data-end=\"2711\"\u003eNo — this listing is for the cage and grid only. Additional components are required to run the full system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2977\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2820\" data-end=\"2862\"\u003eHow many queens can I raise with this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"2865\"\u003eThe grid holds around 110 cups, but typically you will raise a smaller number per cycle depending on your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"3127\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"3014\"\u003eIs this suitable for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3014\" data-end=\"3017\"\u003eYes — this is one of the easiest queen rearing systems available and is ideal for those new to queen breeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3308\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3129\" data-end=\"3186\"\u003eWhat’s the difference between this and a full Cupkit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3186\" data-end=\"3189\"\u003eThis product includes just the core cage and grid. 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