Bug Farmer™ 5 Frame NUC BOX ( 9 5/8" X 19 7/8" )

Why Choose Bug Farmer™ APEX NUC? Bug Farmer™ 5 Frame NUC BOX Built for swarms, splits, and small colonies—and built to outlast ordinary NUCs. This is not a disposable starter box. The Bug Farmer™ 5 Frame NUC Hive is made to the same exacting standards as the APEX line from Bug Farmer™ Hiveworks: select-grade lumber with very few knots, precision-machined half-blind dovetail joints for a tight, durable fit. This box is designed for APEX NUC boxes and any other five frame NUC measuring 9 5/8 wide. Superior construction. Ready to work. Built to last. About APEX V2 With the APEX V2, we’ve taken an already great design and made it even better. We’ve upgraded to larger, stronger precision-cut half-blind dovetail joints while improving the long-grain to end-grain ratio — now delivering 32% less end-grain exposure than traditional hives (an additional 7% reduction over the original APEX).The result is a noticeably stronger, more stable hive box that maintains the classic look and performance beekeepers love.APEX V2 delivers the highest quality and best utility on the market — all without raising the price. This is how Bug Farmer™ continues its commitment to Quality, Utility, and Value. Larger, stronger precision-cut half-blind dovetail joints 32% less end-grain exposure than traditional hives Custom-milled frame rest with full tenon Select-grade lumber on all boxes at no extra cost Right-sized handles — large enough for gloved use, yet shallow enough to preserve hive insulation R-value There is simply no competitor equivalent. Note**. Boxes are waxed to order. All wax boiling is done on Saturday and finished boxes shipped the following Monday. i.e. A waxed box ordered on Monday will be waxed on Saturday and shipped the following Monday.