{"product_id":"nicot-queen-rearing-cell-cups-100","title":"Nicot Queen Rearing Cell Cups (Pack of 100) – Original Brown","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"352\" data-end=\"630\"\u003eThese original Nicot queen rearing cell cups are designed for use with the Nicot Cupkit system, allowing beekeepers to raise queens efficiently and reliably. Made from durable plastic, they enable the queen to lay directly into removable cups, eliminating the need for grafting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eIdeal for both beginners and experienced beekeepers, these cups are a core component of any queen rearing setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ycgkk5\" data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"762\"\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bsf2mb\" data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eDesigned for Nicot non-grafting queen rearing systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kax6ja\" data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eAllows direct egg laying by the queen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d6wxjh\" data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eConsistent size for uniform queen cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eso9iz\" data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eDurable, reusable plastic construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jdwvbs\" data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eSuitable for hobbyist and commercial beekeepers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"q02cax\" data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003eWhat Are Nicot Cell Cups?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eCell cups are small plastic cups used in queen rearing to hold eggs or larvae. In the Nicot system, the queen lays directly into these cups, which can then be transferred to cell bars where the colony raises new queens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003eThis method removes the need for grafting and improves consistency in queen production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1458\"\u003eThis pack contains 100 original Nicot cell cups, ideal for regular use or expanding your queen rearing operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1sctzuf\" data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003eHow They Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qrs93w\" data-start=\"1479\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003eInsert the cups into the Nicot Cupularve grid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12zbf3n\" data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003eThe queen lays eggs directly into the cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vn2cse\" data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003eOnce larvae develop, cups are removed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xcmcuh\" data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1674\"\u003eCups are placed into cell cup holders on a frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5sfbe7\" data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1710\"\u003eColonies raise new queen cells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eThis process simplifies queen rearing and increases success rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"srj4jy\" data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003eWho Is This For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dk7mqm\" data-start=\"1802\" data-end=\"1853\"\u003eBeekeepers using the Nicot queen rearing system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wtabjd\" data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1888\"\u003eThose raising their own queens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"149scne\" data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003eBeginners looking to avoid grafting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1od06gy\" data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003eCommercial beekeepers producing queens at scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"rqpm7s\" data-start=\"1982\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003eCompatible Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2057\"\u003eTo use these cups effectively, you will also need:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"arwxd9\" data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003eNicot Cupularve system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n25t0j\" data-start=\"2086\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003eCell cup holders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"174ohu4\" data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003eCell bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gmwlyp\" data-start=\"2121\" data-end=\"2136\"\u003eQueen cages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yl5694\" data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1quzg24\" data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003eBrand: Nicotplast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fya6ru\" data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2203\"\u003ePack size: 100 cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19qy4sc\" data-start=\"2204\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003eColour: Brown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"jn502o\" data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003eMaterial: Durable plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10i1875\" data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2288\"\u003eUse: Queen rearing \/ larval cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cq6eti\" data-start=\"2289\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003eReusable: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1xxf4ds\" data-start=\"2308\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2317\" data-end=\"2350\"\u003eWhat are these cups used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2350\" data-end=\"2353\"\u003eThey are used to hold eggs or larvae during the queen rearing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2466\"\u003eDo I need to graft larvae with these?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2469\"\u003eNo — in the Nicot system, the queen lays directly into the cups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2651\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2535\" data-end=\"2579\"\u003eAre these compatible with other systems?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2582\"\u003eThey are designed for Nicot systems but may work with similar setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2766\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2653\" data-end=\"2681\"\u003eHow many cups do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2684\"\u003eMost beekeepers use multiple cups depending on how many queens they want to raise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2847\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2792\"\u003eCan these be reused?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2795\"\u003eYes — they can be cleaned and reused multiple times.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nicotplast","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42399813697768,"sku":"NicotCellCups_100_Pack","price":6.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0487\/1949\/5317\/products\/DB63C110-9F7C-4012-92FB-A2769A4CA976.jpg?v=1641831082","url":"https:\/\/gwenyngruffydd.co.uk\/products\/nicot-queen-rearing-cell-cups-100","provider":"Gwenyn Gruffydd Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}