Nucs
At Old Sol we focus on quality over quantity, and take extra time at every step of the way to assure ample, productive, well-vetted queens that will supply your apiary with excellent genetics and prosperous colonies.
Our nucleus colonies come complete with:
A 2019 double vetted, mated, marked queen*
4 frames of bees and stores
5 frame corrugated plastic box
1 gallon frame feeder with cap and ladder system to prevent drowning and burr comb
* You may choose from a Survivor Stock queen or a Caucasian queen.
Characteristics of our bees:
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Breeders are selected from a pool of over 2,500 colonies
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Selected for hygienic behavior
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Selected for low mite counts
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Northern bred for winter hardiness and no Africanized genetics
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All Breeder queens tested by the Bee Informed Partnership
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Selected for rapid buildup
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Fly at cooler temperatures
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Excellent honey production
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Mated queens are vetted for 3 weeks to assure a quality brood pattern, and a high acceptance rate.
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All queens are marked to make them easy to find and to monitor performance.
Nucs are for local (Rogue Valley) pick-up only and will be ready sometime in May.