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Apimaye Beekeepers Family now in more than 30 countries! Please follow the instructions included on how to set up and use the Apimaye 7 frame hive / nuc Please contact us at info@apimaye-usa.com for any questions or problems www.apimaye-usa.com and @ Facebook.com/ApimayeUSA...
BOX CONTENTS ERGONUC NUC SERIES a. Hive top cover b. 2 top feeders c. 7 plastic handy frames d. Division / Uniting board e. Hive body f. Bottom board...
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SIMPLE ASSEMBLY Your Apimaye 7 frame hive / nuc is almost ready to go. All you need to do is add wax foundation on your plastic handy frames 1. Your handy frames use standard deep size wax foundation (8 1/2″ x 16 3/4″) 2.
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HIVE OPERATION FOR 1 COLONY SYSTEM You can easily use your Apimaye nuc for a single colony or for two colonies. • If you would like to use it as a 7 frame single colony hive, remove the division board and add the seventh frame (Bottom left picture).
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NUC OPERATION FOR 2 QUEEN SYSTEM If you’d like to use it for 2 queen system: • Install the division board in the middle slot with all round slots in closed position • Place the frames of bees on each side. •...
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Place the feed selector like this when Place the feed selector like this when feeding fondant feeding syrup • Your Apimaye 7 frame hive / nuc comes with 2 top feeders. • You can use them for feeding sugar syrup, and/or fondant...
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USING BOTTOM BOARD • Your 7 frame hive / nuc comes with a screened bottom board and a mite tray. • The tray can be removed from the back and cleaned easily • The bottom tray can be used with a sticky board for monitoring Varroa mite and small hive beetle Removable bottom tray...
ADDITIONAL NOTES • The hive top cover has 2 slots for the latches, please use the bottom slot • The round entrances have 4 settings, you can rotate them to your needs 1. Allows workers, prevents queen flights 2. Allows queen mating 3.
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Something not right? Please do not return! You can reach us at 480-648-8385 or info@apimaye-usa.com Let’s make it right together :)
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