Purchased 2 Italian nucs. I purchased all used equipment. I used mild bleach and a heat gun on the inside. I never purchased used equipment again. Not worth the possiblity of problems. This setup was already hard $$ @ about 400.00. So beekeeping is a shock instantly $$. This was in 2017.

A “nuc” (short for nucleus colony) in beekeeping is a small but complete and functional honey bee colony. It’s essentially a mini-hive designed to start a new colony quickly and successfully.What typically comes in a nuc?A standard nuc (most commonly a 5-frame nuc) usually includes: These are housed in a smaller box (nuc box) that’s…

The top 2 white boxes are honey boxes. The green box below is a modified Lazutin beehive. I will discuss different boxes later.

What is propolis?Propolis is a natural resin collected by bees to protect their hives from bacteria and fungi. At Gramps Bees, we carefully extract propolis into tincture form, preserving its beneficial compounds while keeping the process simple and transparent. 🐝⚗️It’s hive science, done right.

The sun will come up. The sun will go down. I might find a smile. I might don a frown.The rain may come, and the rain may go.The clouds might clear, or it might snow.Cookies and cream might be in the fridge.I might play a game, a lot or a smidge.But whatever I do, whatever…