Greetings,
these nucs are actually made here in Quebec under licence from the
"beekeeper who winters 3,000 nucs this way". His claim holds water and the
box holds the syrup! His experience holds good for him living in northern
Alberta and wintering in British Columbia.  Here in Quebec they do not
winter too well outside ( a lot colder than B.C.) but very well inside.
It's "rapido presto" to transfer them in the spring!  He says he has some
boxes which are over 8 years old. These are a high quality product, and the
bees don't eat the styrofoam. They will need a screened cover for ALL warm
weather moving - or ........
Peter
----- Original Message -----
From: "yoonytoons" <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: October 17, 2003 10:17 AM
Subject: [BEE-L] Poly Nuc Box for Wintering


 however, I remember reading about
> this Styrofoam nuc box ["Reinforced Polystyrene Five Frame Nuc Box"], as
> advertised by B. B., which contains a button hole, through which one can
> squirt syrup, "up to two liters," throughout the winter.  They are pricy
> at about $30.00, minus shipping.  > nuc box sounds like a good idea, but
have never tried.  The ad alleges a
> Canadian beekeeper winters his 2,200 nucs this way successfully to
> headstart come next spring.  If the claim holds water, one can, it surely
> sounds like, start a nuc any time of the year.
>
> Yoon

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