Collected 5 Frame Spring Nucleus 2026 ā Your Perfect Start to Spring Beekeeping! š
Order Early to Secure Your Place!
By ordering early, youāll secure the earliest availability dates in May 2026. Once these dates are fully allocated, no additional Nucs will be available until the following season ā donāt miss out!
šļø Available for Collection: May - June 2026, dates selectable in the drop-down menu.
š Collection Only: Saturdays (08:00ā13:00 ā posted options available separately)
EachĀ 5 Frame National Nucleus includes:
- š Family of Buckfast Bees headed by an open-mated, unclipped, and marked 2026 (White) F1 Buckfast Queen.
- š¼ļø Supplied on British Standard DN4 National Frames (Hoffman spacing, 432mm (356mm) x 215mm) ā fits Standard National and WBC hives.Ā These will NOT fit flow hives (without adaption), however, we do have a limited amount of Langstroth / Flow Hive Nucs available in AprilĀ here.
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š ļøĀ Packed in aĀ FREE BS Honey Bees Correx Nuc Box, with full double mesh ventilation.
Why BS Honey Bees?
Weāve been the UKās No. 1 retailer of live bees since 2011, pioneering online sales for live bees. By purchasing from us, you support a small, independent UK business and contribute to the local economy.
Our F1 Buckfast Queens are sourced from the best European breeders, including Dr. Peter Stƶfen, Ivan Bjorholm Nielsen, Keld Brandstrup, Tenuta Ritiro, and Lutz Eggert. These bees are:
- š§āļø Gentle and perfect for productive colonies.
- š Renowned for productivity, disease resistance, and low swarming tendencies.
Whatās Included with Your Nuc?
Your Spring Nuc comes with:
- Brood at all stages: capped brood, larvae, and eggs.
- A sufficient amount of stores** (varies by time of year).
š”ļø Health Guarantee: All colonies are treated for varroa with approved VMD medication which is recorded and kept for 5 years under VMR 2011SI2159. We are also DASH-accredited for your peace of mind.
How to Secure Your Order
1ļø. Pay your Ā£70 non-refundable deposit today (Ā£220 on collection, total price Ā£290).
2ļø. Choose your preferred collection date from the dropdown menu.
| Availability Timescale | Provisional Collection Date |
| 1st RoundĀ (+/- 1-2 weeks) | 9th May 2026 |
| 2nd RoundĀ (+/- 1-2 weeks) | 16th May 2026 |
| 3rd RoundĀ (+/- 1-2 weeks) | 23rd May 2026 |
| 4th RoundĀ (+/- 1-2 weeks) | 30th May 2026 |
| 5th RoundĀ (+/- 1-2 weeks) | 6th June 2026 |
| 6th RoundĀ (+/- 1-2 weeks) | 13th June 2026 |
| 7th RoundĀ (+/- 1-2 weeks) | 20th June 2026 |
| 8th RoundĀ (+/- 1-2 weeks) | 27th June 2026 |
| FINAL Round (stragglers) | 4th July 2026 |
3ļø. Respond promptly to our email to confirm your slot nearer to the time.
ā ļø If we canāt reach you, weāll offer your Nuc to the next customer. If we are unable to reach you after numerous attempts, your order will be cancelled, and the deposit will be lost.
Trust the Experts
š With over a decade of experience and outstanding Trustpilot reviews, weāve made it easier than ever to start beekeeping.
Order your Collected 5 Frame Nucleus 2026Ā today and join the growing community of successful beekeepers!
Key Information
- Provisional Dates: Allow for Ā±1ā2 weeks due to weather.
- Feeding: Feed your bees after transferring them into a full-size hive. Check out our installation guide.
- Stores Variability: Stores may differ based on seasonal nectar flow (e.g., oilseed rape in April/May).
