This new NUC box was developed by and named after Jesse Kasem Azam, owner of S&S Apiaries LLC in Edgewater, FL. Jessie is a long time Beekeeper moving hundreds of NUCs every season. He wanted to have a NUC box that traveled well and provide ventilation for the bees.
The Cypress J NUC Box is designed for long life and durability. The top of the box has a dado cut in the bottom so can't move from side to side. The depth of the frame ledge has been increased to compensate for the inset. The bottom has a screen for full ventilation and blocks are attached to the bottom to allow for ventilation and stacking. All the joints are glued and stapled. A small piece of Cypress comes with the J NUC to seal the entrance. This box may cost a little more than some of the others but it will last for years and man does it look professional.
This Pine J NUC Box is similar to the Cypress J NUC Box but has a few exceptions. The box is made of Northern White Pine and the Top is made of 3/4" exterior MDO sign plywood. The bottom has a screen for full ventilation and a cypress blocks are attached to the bottom to allow for stacking. All the joints are glued and stapled. A small piece of wedged shaped Pine comes with the J NUC to seal the entrance and also serves as an entrance reducer. This box may cost a little more than some of the others but it will last for years and man does it look professional.
The J NUC Box holds 5 Standard Deep Body Frames (not included). Boxes are unfinished Cypress, sanded and ready for a linseed oil finish to bring out the "personality" of each box. All our J Nuc both Pine and Cypress are hand crafted by us in the USA. Frames and Foundation are made in USA.
Call for quantity pricing of 50 or more. Nucs do not include Frames or Foundation sheets.