Poly Hives and Nucs

Poly hives offer a light weight solution to keeping bees with better thermal insultation than traditional cedar hives. Many who keep colonies on poly hives report higher honey yeilds over their cedar hives. This is backed up by research which shows that poly hives are thermally closer to the characteristics of a hollow tree. Swarms and weak colonies do well in poly nucs which are so versitile

We are proud to stock both Maisemore and BS Honey’s poly nucs which are the best and the most flexible we have found, Poly Nuc parts are interchangeable between the two manufacturers.

Maisemore National Polystyrene Hive

NAT POLY HIVE + 2 SUPERS – Consists of:-

  • Open Mesh Floor with Entrance Block & Tray,
  • Brood Chamber,
  • 2 x National Supers,
  • Clear Poly Crown Board (Plain),
  • Plastic Queen Excluder,
  • Roof & Economy Hive Strap.
  • Also available for 14×12 frames

BS Honey National 2 in 1 Poly Nuc Box (14×12)

  • 2 in 1 14 x 12 Poly Nuc Box
  • British National Design
  • 100% Thicker Roof
  • 3L Versatile Top Feeder
  • Removable Fondant Plug
  • 20% Higher Density
  • 6 Frame Nuc Box or 2-Way Mating Nuc
  • Top Space & Frame Runners
  • Removable 14 x 12 Divider
  • Compatible with Maisemore Brood / Super Boxes*

BS Honey National 2 in 1 Poly Nuc Box

2 in 1 Poly Nuc Box

  • British National Design
  • 100% Thicker Roof
  • 3L Versatile Top Feeder
  • Removable Fondant Plug
  • 20% Higher Density
  • 6 Frame Nuc Box or 2-Way Mating Nuc
  • Top Space & Frame Runners
  • Removable Divider
  • Compatible with Maisemore Brood / Super Boxes*

Maisemore National Poly Nuc Box

includes Brood Chamber, built-in Open Mesh Floor, Miller Style Feeder & Lid

Maisemore National 14×12 Poly Nuc Box

includes Brood Chamber, built-in Open Mesh Floor, Miller Style Feeder, Lid & Eke to take 14×12 frames.