Jester EZ Nuc Boxes

[honeyman46408]

Folks I am sorry I said anything about where the boxes were made, it has upset some.

[Ray4852]

american made clothing is the best in the world if you can find it.. your going to pay a little more but we get better value for our dollar. that stuff you buy from china wont last as long. I agree our corporations pay a very high corporate tax in the states. our corporations go overseas to get cheaper labor so they can turn around and sell their product for a big profit in the states while the company ceo gets 30 million in bonus for doing nothing. You call this the new world economy. i'm waiting for the next great depression to hit us again. I hope you are ready. The system is broke.

[Ray4852]

Folks I am sorry I said anything about where the boxes were made, it has upset some.

honeyman you didnt get me upset. its sad they cant make those nuc cutouts in the states. I wont buy one. I can build two nucs with wood and last 10 times longer.

[Edcrosbys]

I picked up my nuc in one of these. They're fairly sturdy and the frames fit just fine in the one I have. The ventilation holes at the top were big enough that bees could get out. Typically not a huge deal unless they are riding inside a van for a long roadtrip!

Seems it'll hold up for awhile, but I've also made up some wooden nucs. I'll use this for short term stuff, but I don't want to have it fall apart with bees in it.

[RustyKnight]

Has anyone noticed a problem with the amount of light that shines through these boxes? Don't the bees like it darker inside? I have few of them and am considering paint or some other covering to make them darker inside. My primary use is for swarm traps or to put swarms I capture in them. Any thoughts on the light issue?

[westernbeekeeper]

We have 300 of Jesters EZ nucs and we love them. Use them for alot.

[camero7]

Has anyone noticed a problem with the amount of light that shines through these boxes? Don't the bees like it darker inside? I have few of them and am considering paint or some other covering to make them darker inside. My primary use is for swarm traps or to put swarms I capture in them. Any thoughts on the light issue?

I would cover the holes with duct tape or something similar. Swarm traps work best when there is no light inside the trap. I use the Jester nucs all the time. Holes are not a problem except when it's pretty cold. Then splits do better if I cover the holes on the side with duct tape to help them keep the brood warm. They hold up well, my customers love them.