Reserve your 2026 Nucs Now for guaranteed availabilty.

Premium, high quality nucleus (nucs) beehives. 5 standard deep frames. Full of bees, brood and honey. Queens are marked for identification.

These are Not California bees or bees with California queen added. Bees and queens are Italian/Carniolan cross, locally adapted stock derived from USDA VSH (varroa sensitive hygiene) breeding program. Utah/Idaho bred and raised.

Nucs are treated for mites with approved organic methods.

Nucs are delivered in reusable, recyle-able plastic nuc box ($18.oo value).

Nucleus hives are cost effective- they will provide a 4 week+ head start compared to package bees and increase prospects of surplus honey the first year.

Free delivery to pick up locations along I-15 corridor, Cedar City to Salt Lake City.

Typically available beginning mid April. Limited quantity, book early to assure availability. Orders of 11 or more nucs require 20% deposit to book.

EASY to ORDER: Text/voicemail your name, location(town) and number of nucs wanted- we will reply with order confirmation.

Alder Apiaries, 435-632-6640, text(preferred) or voicemail.