Posted 5 Frame Spring Nucleus 2026 â Your Perfect Start to Spring Beekeeping! đ
Order Early to Secure Your Place!
By ordering early, youâll secure the earliest availability dates in May 2026. Once these dates are fully allocated, no additional Nucs will be available until the following season â donât miss out!
đď¸ Available for Delivery: May - early July, dates selectable in the drop-down menu.
đ Postage Only: Thursday delivery each week (collected options available separately)
Each 5 Frame National Nucleus includes:
- đ Family of Buckfast Bees headed by an open-mated, unclipped, and marked 2026 (White) F1 Buckfast Queen.
- đźď¸ Supplied on British Standard DN4 National Frames (Hoffman spacing, 432mm (356mm) x 215mm) â fits Standard National and WBC hives. These will NOT fit flow hives (without adaption), however, we do have a limited amount of Langstroth / Flow Hive Nucs available in April here.
- đ ď¸ Packed in a FREE BS Honey Bees Correx Nuc Box, with full double mesh ventilation.
Why BS Honey Bees?
Weâve been the UKâs 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 StÜfen, Ivan Bjorholm Nielsen, Keld Brandstrup, Tenuta Ritiro, and Lutz Eggert. These bees are:
- đ§âď¸ Gentle and perfect for productive colonies.
- đ Renowned for productivity, disease resistance, and low swarming tendencies.
Whatâs 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).
đĄď¸ 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
1ď¸. Pay the full ÂŁ290 balance + ÂŁ30 postage (This includes a ÂŁ70 non-refundable deposit)
2ď¸. Choose your preferred delivery date from the dropdown menu.
| Availability Timescale | Provisional Delivery Date |
| 1st Round (+/- 1-2 weeks) | 14th May 2026 |
| 2nd Round (+/- 1-2 weeks) | 21st May 2026 |
| 3rd Round (+/- 1-2 weeks) | 28th May 2026 |
| 4th Round (+/- 1-2 weeks) | 4th June 2026 |
| 5th Round (+/- 1-2 weeks) | 11th June 2026 |
| 6th Round (+/- 1-2 weeks) | 18th June 2026 |
| 7th Round (+/- 1-2 weeks) | 25th June 2026 |
| 8th Round (+/- 1-2 weeks) | 2nd July 2026 |
| FINAL ROUND (STRAGGLERS) | 9th July 2026 |
3ď¸. You will receive a confirmation email nearer the time confirming your delivery date.
â ď¸ If we canât reach you, weâll 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.
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đ With over a decade of experience and outstanding Trustpilot reviews, weâve made it easier than ever to start beekeeping.
Order your Posted 5 Frame Spring Nucleus 2026Â today and join the growing community of successful beekeepers!
Key Information
- Provisional Dates: Allow for Âą1â2 weeks due to weather.
- Feeding: Feed your bees after transferring them into a full-size hive. Check out our Installation video.
- Stores Variability: Stores may differ based on seasonal nectar flow (e.g., oilseed rape in April/May).
