{"title":"Nucs and NUC Boxes","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNucs and NUC Boxes for Sale in Australia: Live 5-Frame Nucs, Wooden, Corflute and Insulated Nucleus Hives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking to \u003cstrong\u003ebuy a nuc\u003c\/strong\u003e or a \u003cstrong\u003eNUC box in Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e? Whether you are starting your first colony, taking a split from a strong hive, catching a swarm or raising queens, this is the page for it. \u003cstrong\u003eBeekeeping Gear\u003c\/strong\u003e stocks \u003cstrong\u003elive 5-frame nucs with a mated Italian queen\u003c\/strong\u003e for pickup from our Sydney and QLD stores, plus a full range of \u003cstrong\u003enucleus hive boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e in timber, corflute, plastic, insulated and double-colony designs that ship Australia wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery box here holds standard full depth Langstroth frames, so frames move straight between your nuc and your main hives. If you are not sure which option suits your apiary, the guide below walks through each one, and our team of working beekeepers is a phone call away on 1300 692 766.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Is a Nuc, and Why Do Beekeepers Use NUC Boxes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003enuc\u003c\/strong\u003e (short for nucleus colony) is a small, established colony of bees on four or five frames: brood at all stages, honey and pollen stores, nurse bees, foragers and a laying queen. A \u003cstrong\u003eNUC box\u003c\/strong\u003e is the compact hive that houses it. Because the space matches the size of the colony, the bees stay warm, defend the entrance easily and build up quickly instead of struggling in a half-empty brood box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeekeepers keep a few nuc boxes on hand for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting a new hive\u003c\/strong\u003e with a live nuc, the fastest and most reliable way to begin beekeeping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaking splits\u003c\/strong\u003e from strong hives to prevent swarming and grow the apiary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatching swarms\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a box light enough to carry up a ladder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQueen rearing and mating\u003c\/strong\u003e, housing a small colony while a new queen mates and starts laying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRequeening and queen banking\u003c\/strong\u003e, keeping a spare queen alive on a few frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving bees safely\u003c\/strong\u003e between sites, markets and customers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverwintering small colonies\u003c\/strong\u003e that would not cope in a full-size box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive 5-Frame Nucs with a Mated Italian Queen (Sydney and QLD Pickup)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/products\/nuc-live-with-5-frames\"\u003elive 5-frame nuc with a mated Italian queen\u003c\/a\u003e is the quickest way to start a productive hive. Each nuc comes with five frames of bees (roughly 3,000 to 4,000 gentle Italian bees), brood already developing and a healthy mated queen that the colony has accepted. Prices start from $395.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDon't have a hive yet?\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose the option that includes an OZ ARMOUR full depth brood box, fully assembled and painted white, so your bees have a proper home from day one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickup only\u003c\/strong\u003e from our Granville NSW showroom or our Meadowbrook QLD store. Live bees cannot be couriered. Collection is on Saturdays and we call you a couple of days before your nuc is ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNSW beekeepers\u003c\/strong\u003e must supply a valid hive registration number before the order can be processed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefer a different starting point? We also sell \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/products\/mated-italian-queen-bee\"\u003emated Italian queen bees\u003c\/a\u003e year round and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/products\/package-bees-pickup-only\"\u003elive package bees for NSW pickup\u003c\/a\u003e in season. See the full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/collections\/live-bees-for-sale\"\u003elive bees for sale\u003c\/a\u003e, or pair your nuc with one of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/collections\/starter-kits\"\u003ebeekeeping starter kits\u003c\/a\u003e that include the suit, smoker and hive tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Range of NUC Boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWooden NUC Hives (New Zealand Pine)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/products\/wooden-nuc-beehive-flat-pack\"\u003eWooden 5-frame NUC box, flat pack with assembled lid\u003c\/a\u003e (from $69.99). Premium New Zealand pine box, galvanised top lid, bottom board with risers and cleats, and an optional transport cover. The best value timber nuc for splits you plan to grow into full hives. Prime and paint before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/products\/wooden-nuc-nucleus-beehive-flat-pack-assembled-frames\"\u003eWooden NUC beehive, assembled and painted\u003c\/a\u003e (from $108.99). Ready to use out of the box, painted white to reflect heat, with optional wax-embedded frames and NUC cover. Ideal if you want to collect a live nuc and transfer the bees the same day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorflute NUC Boxes (Lightweight and Weatherproof)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/products\/hive-doctor-smart-nuc-full-depth-5-frame\"\u003eHive Doctor Smart NUC box, 5-frame full depth\u003c\/a\u003e ($50.99). UV-rated waterproof corflute with patented heat sealing, a clip-on smart lock lid (no straps), adjustable ventilation, stackable to 80 kg and an optional queen excluder for direct splits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/products\/hive-doctor-smart-nuc-full-depth-7-frame\"\u003eHive Doctor Smart NUC box, 7-frame full depth\u003c\/a\u003e ($56.49). The same insulated design with two extra frames of room, good for stronger splits and longer stays before the colony moves up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/products\/corflute-nuc-box-full-depth-flat-pack\"\u003eCorflute NUC boxes, full depth flat pack, pack of 30\u003c\/a\u003e ($380). The bulk option for clubs, swarm collectors and commercial beekeepers. Each box folds together in minutes without tools and the whole stack stores flat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic and Insulated NUC Boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/products\/pro-nuc-box\"\u003ePro Nuc box for transport and queen mating\u003c\/a\u003e ($34.99). Tough recyclable plastic that fits Langstroth, Dadant and British frames, feeding ports at both ends that take a standard drink bottle, adjustable side vents, a push-pull entrance with landing board, and stackable five high. 580 x 285 x 285 mm, 1.7 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/products\/nucs-double-innovative-design-with-top-feeder\"\u003eInsulated double NUC box with top feeder and mesh floor\u003c\/a\u003e ($72.99). Two separate colonies in one insulated body, divided by a solid PVC partition with entrances facing front and rear. The mesh floor drops small hive beetles into a tray below, and the built-in top feeder means you feed without opening the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich NUC Box Is Right for You?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYou want to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest choice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStart a hive now with bees included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLive 5-frame nuc, with the optional brood box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTake splits that will grow into full hives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWooden NUC box, flat pack or assembled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCatch swarms or keep a spare box in the ute\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHive Doctor Smart NUC or corflute flat pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMove bees between sites or mate queens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePro Nuc box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRun two mating nucs or two splits in one footprint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInsulated double NUC box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEquip a club, a swarm list or a commercial operation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorflute pack of 30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNuc Accessories Worth Adding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/products\/beehive-and-nuc-mesh-cover-for-transportation\"\u003etie-on mesh transport cover for hives and nucs\u003c\/a\u003e ($25.49), a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/products\/beehive-and-nuc-mesh-cover-for-transportation-with-zipper\"\u003ezip-up mesh transport cover\u003c\/a\u003e ($29.99) or the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/products\/beehive-nuc-mesh-transport-covers-pack-of-5\"\u003emesh transport covers pack of 5\u003c\/a\u003e ($104.49). Bees stay contained and air keeps moving, so the colony does not overheat in the car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/products\/nuc-hive-mat-5-frame\"\u003e5-frame NUC hive mat\u003c\/a\u003e ($15.49) to sit under the lid and steady temperature and moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/collections\/bee-frames-foundations\"\u003eFrames and foundation\u003c\/a\u003e so the nuc has drawn comb or fresh foundation to build on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/collections\/bee-feeders\"\u003eBee feeders and feed\u003c\/a\u003e to give a new split or swarm a fast start\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/collections\/pests-varroa-control\"\u003eVarroa and pest control products\u003c\/a\u003e, because every new colony should be monitored from day one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/collections\/queen-rearing\"\u003eQueen rearing supplies\u003c\/a\u003e if you plan to raise your own queens in mating nucs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Move a Nuc into a Full Hive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the frames are covered in bees and the queen is laying well, it is time to transfer. Set up a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/collections\/beehives-boxes\"\u003efull depth brood box\u003c\/a\u003e or a complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/collections\/wooden-beehives\"\u003ewooden beehive\u003c\/a\u003e on the same spot the nuc stood, facing the same way. Suit up in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/collections\/oz-armour-premiums\"\u003eventilated bee suit\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/collections\/beekeeping-gloves\"\u003ebeekeeping gloves\u003c\/a\u003e, give the entrance a few puffs from your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/collections\/best-honey-harvesting-equipment\"\u003ebee smoker\u003c\/a\u003e, then lift each frame across in the same order and the same way round, keeping the brood together in the centre. Fill the remaining space with frames of foundation, add a feeder if there is no flow on, and leave the colony alone for a week before the first inspection. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/collections\/tools-accessories-for-beekeepers\"\u003ehive tools and accessories\u003c\/a\u003e page has everything for the job, and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/blogs\/article\"\u003eBeekeeping Gear blog\u003c\/a\u003e covers splits and hive management in more detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy Nucs and NUC Boxes from Beekeeping Gear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal beekeepers, real advice.\u003c\/strong\u003e Our team keep bees and sell nucs every season, so you get a recommendation, not a sales pitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo showrooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e Granville NSW (next to Clyde train station) and Meadowbrook QLD, both open Monday to Saturday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery box type in one place.\u003c\/strong\u003e Timber, corflute, plastic, insulated and double nucs, all sized for full depth Langstroth frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoxes and accessories ship Australia wide\u003c\/strong\u003e from our NSW and QLD locations. Live nucs are pickup only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrusted by Australian beekeepers since 2016\u003c\/strong\u003e, and home of the OZ ARMOUR protective clothing brand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant Notes Before You Order\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive nucs are pickup only\u003c\/strong\u003e and seasonal. Call ahead to confirm availability before travelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegister as a beekeeper\u003c\/strong\u003e with your state Department of Primary Industries before you collect bees. NSW customers must provide a hive registration number at purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarroa mite is now established in Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e Have a monitoring plan and APVMA-permitted treatments ready before your bees arrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTimber nuc boxes need paint.\u003c\/strong\u003e Prime and paint or seal the wooden flat pack before use to protect it from moisture and splitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStock moves fast in spring.\u003c\/strong\u003e Order boxes early so you are ready when a swarm or a split opportunity turns up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many frames are in a nuc?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost nucs in Australia are five full depth frames. Our live nucs come with five frames of bees, brood and stores plus a mated Italian queen, and the Hive Doctor 7-frame box gives a little more room for stronger splits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long can bees stay in a nuc box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn spring a healthy nuc covers five frames within a few weeks. Once bees cover every frame and the queen is laying well, move them into a full brood box, or they may swarm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I have a live nuc shipped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Live nucs and package bees are pickup only from our Sydney and QLD stores. All NUC boxes and accessories ship Australia wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between a nuc and package bees?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA nuc is an established colony on drawn comb with brood already developing, so it builds up faster. A package is loose bees with a caged queen and no comb, which costs less but takes longer to establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs corflute or timber better for a nuc box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorflute is lighter, cheaper, weatherproof and quick to fold, so it suits swarm catching, transport and short stays. Timber is sturdier for long-term use and for leaving a split to build up on site. Many beekeepers keep both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo nuc boxes fit standard Langstroth frames?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Every box in this collection takes standard full depth Langstroth frames, so frames move between your nuc and your main hives without modification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder Your Nuc or NUC Box Today\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the range above and check out online for Australia-wide delivery on boxes and accessories. To reserve a \u003cstrong\u003elive 5-frame nuc\u003c\/strong\u003e, call 1300 692 766, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003esend us a message\u003c\/a\u003e, or drop into our Granville NSW or Meadowbrook QLD showroom and talk to a beekeeper. See \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.beekeepinggear.com.au\/pages\/shipping-returns\"\u003eshipping and returns\u003c\/a\u003e for delivery times.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hive-doctor-smart-nuc-full-depth-5-frame","title":"Doctor Smart Hive NUC Box - Full Depth\/5-Frame","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSmart 5-Frame NUC Box for Secure Transport \u0026amp; Colony Growth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur hive doctor smart NUC box is more than just a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5-frame NUC box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - it’s a precisely engineered solution for beekeepers to house, transport, and grow small colonies with confidence. Whether you’re catching swarms, splitting a hive, or raising new queens, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeekeeping NUC box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides a stable and insulated environment where your bees can thrive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatented heat-sealing technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - locks in warmth for brood development and colony health.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmart lock lid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - a secure clipping mechanism that replaces unreliable straps, keeping bees safe during transport.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - lightweight and ready to install.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - built from UV-rated, waterproof core flute, tough enough for year-round use.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomisable ventilation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - control airflow for a healthier hive environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStackable strength\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - supports up to 80 kg for compact apiary setups.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional queen excluder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - perfect for direct splits and controlled colony growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eInsulated Nucleus Hive Box Engineered for Australian Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for Australian conditions, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enucleus hive box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines strength, insulation, and convenience in a lightweight yet durable design. Featuring patented heat-sealing technology, a smart lock lid, and customisable ventilation, it ensures your bees stay warm, secure, and healthy during critical stages of colony growth. 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Tape peels off in the heat, foam entrance plugs get chewed through, and a handful of escapees in the cab is enough to make the trip memorable for the wrong reasons. There is also the bigger risk that nobody talks about until it happens: a sealed hive overheating on a warm day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis mesh cover solves both problems at once. It slips over a standard hive or NUC box and zips fully closed, so nothing gets out, while the breathable mesh lets air move through the whole colony for the entire trip. It is one of the cheapest pieces of insurance you can buy for moving bees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA zipper, not tape and hope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe zipper runs around the cover and closes the whole thing off properly. There are no gaps to miss, no tape lifting at the corners, and no guesswork about whether the entrance plug will hold. Zip it shut before you lift the box and every bee stays where it should until you open it at the other end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAirflow is the part that actually matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA colony locked inside a solid box generates heat fast, and on an Australian summer day that heat can kill a hive before you reach the destination. The open mesh keeps air moving through the box the whole way, so the bees stay cooler and noticeably calmer in transit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfter the trip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive it a shake to clear off any debris, fold it flat, and it takes up almost no room in the shed or ute until the next move. One thing worth knowing: the cover keeps bees in, but it does not hold your boxes together. 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Whether you've taken a split, you're mating a queen, or you've caught a swarm, a full brood box is far too much space. A small colony in a big empty box struggles to stay warm, struggles to defend itself, and stalls. What you need is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enuc box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sized right for the job.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edouble NUC box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e runs two separate small colonies side by side in a single insulated body, divided by a solid PVC partition so neither side interferes with the other. It arrives flat-packed with step-by-step instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo colonies, properly separated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PVC partition splits the box into two sealed compartments. 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