2026 4-frame Nuc (PRE-ORDER)

PURCHASE OF LIVE ANIMALS IS SUBJECT TO OUR  Animal Code of Ethics.

Nucs are expected to be ready for shipping from mid May to mid June pending colony development, inspections, weather, AND cargo availability. 

We will inform you as soon as details become available via email, social media and this website. 

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These are 4-frame, interior BC produced nucleus hives. We opt for 4 vs 5 frames of bees for a few reasons: weight (freight cost); heat during transport (bees overheat easily when stressed risking queen infertility without you even knowing it); and thirdly, the ratio of adult bees to brood (more adult bees means lower risk to chalkbrood). 

What does your nuc include? 

• Queen, loose & laying (marked if conditions allow)
• 1 frame pollen / honey
• 2 frames brood
• 1 partial frame of larvae with space for the queen to continue her work
• 1 frame empty for bees to spread out for heat dissipation
• PRO-NUC transportation box
• Safety netting on each nuc
• Transportation logistics & communications
• 1 Global 1lb 15% pollen patty with Apis Biologix

••• ORDERS ARE NON-CANCELLABLE •••

 Nuc notes:

• Nucs are from overwintered colonies from Ingram Farms, West Kelowna. Includes quality, professionally bred queens - Carniolan genetics for temperament, honey production and over wintering traits. 
• These nucs come from operations that are government inspected. Inspection report is available upon request.
• Delivery dates: mid-May through mid-June window, dependent on weather and colony growth. Nucs are shipped when they are suitably ready for transport and installation. Patience is a virtue. 
• Once we receive notification that the bees are ready to transport, we will announce delivery dates broadly and then individually contact you by email with details. 
  
• We cannot accommodate specific transportation requests. If the shipments come when you are away, it is your responsibility to have a backup plan.
• On delivery day, our staff remains in constant communication with the producer and air cargo staff. We carefully monitor transport status and eventually unload nucs from the airport in Whitehorse and transport bees to our yard where they will be kept comfortably awaiting your arrival. Bees will be given water after their stressful journey and placed in a cool location.
• Your ranking on the list is based on when orders are received. If you order more than one nuc on different dates, we will make every attempt to have your delivery on one day.

Nucleus hives are a high-demand, high-risk, pre-paid livestock product specifically made to fill your request. Nuc components are pre-purchased and cargo space is pre-booked on flights. Therefore, payment in full is required to secure a nuc. 

Life happens and circumstances change - we understand that. However, if you are unable to fulfill your obligation once you have ordered your nucs, it is your responsibility to find a solution. The good news is that there is usually a demand past our supply chain.

There are many moving parts in this operation, and details are subject to change. Our primary concern is the welfare of the livestock we are shipping and we make every effort to ensure decisions are made along the way to have healthy honey bees and happy beekeepers. We will advise you as soon as we receive updates.

In the event we are unable to fulfill orders due to circumstances beyond our control or within the seasonal window provided above, full refunds will be offered.

Things to consider:

• Your nucs will need to be transferred into larger equipment immediately. Have equipment prepared in advance.
• We strive for the nuc box design ratios above, but these are living animals and this may vary between the time the nucs are made up and the time they arrive.
• If your bees need secondary transport eg. Dawson City. Talk to us.
• If your bees need to overnight. Talk to us.
• Any issues or concerns must be brought to our attention within 24 hours of the bees landing in Whitehorse (not when you pick them up).
• Certified, inspected nucs can still be affected by common diseases, pests and parasites including mites and chalkbrood - we strongly recommend you consider mite treatment with a suitable product and supplementing your new hives.
• Even with the due care and attention that is given to all the details to get bees to the Yukon, no guarantees are given. 
• Lastly, beekeeping in the Yukon would not be what it is without the unwavering support of Air North, Yukon's local airline. This isn't your average cargo load (it's much, much stingy-er). We do everything we can to ensure the safety of their employees and that moving ~400,000 honey bees goes smoothly every year - including reviewing safety protocols we developed along the way. Tip of the hat to them!

Whew! Have questions? Send us a message, or stop by and chat with us!