Spring Nucs and Queens Are Now Available — And Your Purchase Helps Beekeepers in Ethiopia
- Herman Van Reekum
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
We’re thrilled to announce that Beekeeping Innovations Ltd. is offering spring nucleus colonies and queens for 2026. Whether you’re starting fresh, replacing winter losses, or expanding your operation, we’ve put together a strong offering this season and every purchase you make contributes to something bigger than your backyard.
About the Nucs
These are quality 5-frame nucs built on colonies overwintered in BC, sourced from an experienced beekeeper in Barrhead. Every nuc is ready to build quickly and hits the ground running with a proven queen.
Here’s what’s in each nuc:
5-frame nuc box
2–3 frames of brood at time of pickup
Laying overwintered 2025 queen
Well-provisioned with feed
All mother hives treated before any splitting
All nucs treated with oxalic acid (OA) before loading
No packages. No untested splits. Clean, treated, field-ready colonies.
Price
$360 per nuc
Availability
We’re releasing nucs in weekly batches starting the week of May 11. Here’s the plan:
Week of May 11 — 200–250 nucs (first release, limited availability)
Following weeks — ~250 nucs per week, subject to demand
Spots are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. A deposit is required to hold your week. Don’t wait — the May 11 release will go fast.
Pick Up
Our yard is located in Foothills County, just north of the Millarville Racetrack. Exact
pickup details are confirmed with each reservation. Delivery may also be available
depending on your order quantity — just ask when you reserve.
How to Reserve
Head to beecube.io to place your deposit and choose your preferred pickup week. Once your deposit is in, we’ll confirm your date and send along everything you need for pickup day.
Questions? Reach us at info@beecube.io. We’re happy to help whether this is your first nuc or your fiftieth.
Queens Available Too
We’re also selling queens for 2026. If you’re requeening an existing colony or building
your own splits, visit albertarosequeens.ca to see availability and get yours reserved.
Giving Back: Our Ethiopia Project
Beekeeping has the power to transform lives and we believe that goes well beyond our own backyards here in Alberta. That's why a portion of every nuc and queen sale this season will go toward our ongoing project in Ethiopia, where we work alongside local beekeepers to support modernizing beekeeping practices that improve livelihoods and strengthen communities.
When you buy a nuc from us, you’re not just starting your season strong you’re
helping a beekeeper on the other side of the world do the same.
We’ll be sharing updates from the Ethiopia project throughout the season. Thank you for being part of it.
Reserve Your NUC
Visit beecube.io to secure your spot before the May 11 release sells out.
Beekeeping Innovations Ltd.
Foothills County, Alberta
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