Ligustica nucleus colony DN 1.5

Purchase the Ligustica bee nucleus DN 1.5 a brief overview

When you choose the Ligustica bee nucleus DN 1.5, you receive a queen and her attendants on five frames for your hive. These consist of three brood frames, one food frame, and one developing frame. The frames are precisely matched to the DN 1.5 nucleus format and can be easily installed in your hive. With our Ligustica bee nuclei DN 1.5, you benefit from a bee race characterized by low swarming tendency, high productivity, and gentle behavior, as well as a strong bee population to build a powerful colony for the new season.

Our Ligustica bee nuclei in DN 1.5 format undergo a thorough health inspection before shipping and are supplied with a corresponding health certificate. We provide you with high-quality, vigorous bees in your desired and specialized nucleus format.

Ligustica bee nucleus DN 1.5 your hardworking helpers in the selected nucleus format

Ligustica bees are known for their robust, agile, and dynamic nature and are very popular among customers of Bienenzucht-Profi. When ordering through our online shop, Ligustica bee nuclei DN 1.5 are delivered from the second week of April until early May, depending on weather conditions. Final shipments take place until the end of July.

The Ligustica bee nucleus DN 1.5 includes:

3 brood frames
1 food frame under development
1 frame in production

Each Ligustica bee nucleus DN 1.5 contains a mated queen bred from the offspring of purebred breeder queens. This guarantees the continued positive traits of the Ligustica queen within the nucleus.

Ligustica bees in DN 1.5 format now available from Bienenzucht-Profi

The Ligustica bee is unquestionably one of the most popular bee races worldwide. Due to its outstanding characteristics and origin, it is particularly well suited to sunny regions such as southern Europe or Australia. However, the Ligustica bee is also gaining popularity in countries such as Germany, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the former Yugoslav states.

The main advantages of the Ligustica bee include:

• Resistance to high and low temperatures
• Low swarming tendency
• High resilience
• Strong productivity and high yield
• Excellent homing ability, reliably returning to the hive

Before shipping, Ligustica bee nuclei DN 1.5 are health-checked and treated against the varroa mite. The next treatment will only be required in the following season. Upon request, Bienenzucht-Profi can provide a health certificate by email after delivery.

Each Ligustica nucleus in DN 1.5 format includes a mated queen that is fully integrated into the colony. This minimizes stress for the bees, as they do not need to adapt to a new queen.

Ligustica bee nucleus DN 1.5 precisely matched to your hive

It is important to us to offer Ligustica bee nuclei in various sizes. At Bienenzucht-Profi, you can obtain the Ligustica bee nucleus in DN 1.5 format with the following frame dimensions:

Height: 338 mm
Top bar length: 394 mm
Bottom bar length: 370 mm

Our goal is to provide perfectly fitting Ligustica bee nuclei that integrate seamlessly into your DN 1.5 hive. The DN format is widely used in Germany and highly valued for its many advantages. The DN 1.5 format is similar to standard DN but differs in height, offering an additional half-frame depth.

Top quality from Bienenzucht-Profi with Ligustica bee nuclei DN 1.5

Approximately 1–7 days before the scheduled shipment, you will be contacted by email with the exact delivery date. This allows you to ensure you are present at the time of delivery and can transfer the bees directly from the package into your hive. For shipping, the Ligustica bee nuclei DN 1.5 are securely packed in special transport boxes that ensure optimal airflow. With sufficient food and oxygen, the bees withstand express shipping without difficulty. Delivery is carried out via express overnight courier.

Shipping is available to Germany, Austria, Denmark, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Island delivery is possible provided there is a direct connection to the mainland, as the well-being of the bees is our top priority.