{"title":"Spring NUC Sale","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSpring NUC Sale: Nuc Boxes for Splits, Swarms \u0026amp; New Colonies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring is swarm and split season across Australia, and the time to have spare \u003cstrong\u003enuc boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e ready is before the bees make the decision for you. Our Spring NUC Sale brings select nucleus hive boxes down in price, so you can make room for new colonies without paying full price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's on sale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsulated Double NUC Box with Top Feeder \u0026amp; Mesh Floor\u003c\/strong\u003e – run two small colonies side by side in one high-density EPS body. A PVC partition keeps them separate, each side has its own entrance and top feeder, and the mesh floor helps with small hive beetle control. Ideal for splits, queen mating and overwintering small colonies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Depth Flat Pack Corflute Nuc Boxes (Pack of 30)\u003c\/strong\u003e – lightweight, weather-resistant corflute nucs that store flat and fold up when you need them. A practical bulk option for catching swarms, selling nucs or moving colonies during the busy spring build-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy use a nuc box in spring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA small colony in a full-size brood box struggles to keep warm and defend itself. A \u003cstrong\u003ebee nuc box\u003c\/strong\u003e gives splits, swarms and newly mated queens the right amount of space to build up fast. Once the colony outgrows it, transfer the frames into a full hive and reuse the nuc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSale available on select NUC boxes while stocks last. Shipping Australia-wide from our Sydney and Queensland stores.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"corflute-nuc-box-full-depth-flat-pack","title":"Nuc Full Depth Flat Pack Corflute Pack of 30","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNUC Full Depth Flat Pack Corflute Nuc Boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the practical, efficient solution every beekeeper needs with our \u003cstrong\u003efull depth flat-pack corflute nuc box\u003c\/strong\u003e set. Perfect for catching swarms, creating splits or nurturing small colonies, each box arrives flat-packed and ready for assembly, cutting down on storage space and setup time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDurable corrugated plastic for all-weather resilience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from tough, lightweight corrugated plastic (the same polypropylene used for corflute signs), these \u003cstrong\u003ecorflute nuc boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e are built for outdoor conditions. Corflute doesn't absorb water, so it won't rot, swell or split the way timber can, and it wipes clean between colonies. Sun or sudden downpour, your colonies stay dry and secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlat pack design for maximum convenience\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForget bulky assembled boxes taking up shed space. A whole stack stores flat in a fraction of the room, and each box folds into shape in minutes with no tools, glue or nails. Keep a few in the ute or shed so you're never without a \u003cstrong\u003eflat pack nuc\u003c\/strong\u003e when a swarm turns up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSized for full depth frames\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach box holds standard full depth Langstroth frames, so frames move straight between the nuc and your main hives. Take a split, let it build up in the nuc, then transfer the frames into a full brood box once it outgrows the space. Frames and bees are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile functionality for all beekeeping needs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatching swarms:\u003c\/strong\u003e light enough to carry up a ladder, sealed enough to bring bees home safely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaking splits:\u003c\/strong\u003e the right amount of space for a new colony to build up quickly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQueen mating and holding:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep a spare queen with a small colony until she's needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelling nucs:\u003c\/strong\u003e an economical box to send out with a colony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransporting bees:\u003c\/strong\u003e a compact box for moving colonies around the apiary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd a splash of colour with randomly selected accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach pack includes an assortment of coloured entrance and vent accessories, randomly selected. They personalise your hive setups and help you tell colonies apart at a glance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e full depth, fits standard Langstroth frames\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e corrugated plastic (corflute), lightweight and weather-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/strong\u003e flat-packed, folds into shape in minutes without tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack:\u003c\/strong\u003e supplied as a bulk pack (see product title for quantity)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e corflute nuc boxes plus randomly selected coloured accessories (colours and styles may vary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrames \u0026amp; bees:\u003c\/strong\u003e not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy choose these nuc boxes over others?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional wooden nuc boxes that are heavy and need painting, these lightweight corflute boxes bring easy handling and resilience to your apiary. 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