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Tag Archives: nuc

Packages and Nucs: Which are better?

Posted on March 22, 2021January 28, 2022 by thehoneycompany

Every year in late winter, we make management decisions about selling bees in the spring. We decide between selling splits […]

Installing a Package in the Barn Hive

Posted on September 24, 2014September 24, 2014 by thehoneycompany

Here’s our latest video on installing packages–IN THE BARN HIVE! Enjoy! The method is the same in other equipment too.

Queens from MPCAP Program

Posted on January 30, 2014September 24, 2014 by thehoneycompany

Our queen and package supplier is part of the Managed Pollinator CAP program, which tests for hygienic bee behavior. We […]

Should I get a 2- or 3-pound package?

Posted on January 9, 2014February 10, 2018 by thehoneycompany

First of all, if you are a brand new beekeeper, please consider purchasing a nuc. See Lesson 1: Nucs and […]

Why we use deep boxes exclusively

Posted on October 8, 2013September 24, 2014 by thehoneycompany

We only use and sell deep boxes. This is a management preference. All beekeepers do things a bit differently and […]

Nuc Pickup and Beekeeping Class

Posted on May 29, 2012September 24, 2014 by thehoneycompany

Our beekeeping class at The Star Mill in American Fork was a huge success! Thanks to all who participated and good […]

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