“Beehive” is a word that describes where bees live, although scientists describe the place where bees house themselves as a “nest”. We use “hive ” to describe manmade structures where bees nest and live. A nest … See more

A nuc offers both the bees and structure for the hive that contains honeycombs and frames for honey production and … See more

A bee nuc is typically a starter home for a group of bees that contains frames that will be transferred to a more permanent hive. In the standard five-frame nuc, the bees may stay there for two or three weeks. They have usuall… See more

The prices for a bee nuc and packages of bees vary by location. At bee supply companies around the country, a three-pound package of bees might sell for $125-225, while a nuc starts around $150. While the prices … See more