B e e s    &    B e e    G o o d s

N  u  c  s

Locally Adapted, Genetically Diverse ​Honey Bees

Capitol Bee CARE is dedicated to identifying, isolating, and propagating characteristics that make our honey bees especially well suited to thrive, overwinter and produce in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Nucleus Colonies of Locally Adapted Honey Bees

Weather depending, we project that our first run nucs (ordered before April 15) will be ready near mid-May. Second run nucs will be available in early June.

 Our standard five frame nuc typically includes one mated and accepted queen, two frames with bees, brood, larvae, and eggs one honey frame, one pollen frame and a mixed frame for expansion.  We use plastic foundation because it transports better and is easier for new beekeepers to handle.

Medium Nuc

$225

Deep Nuc

$225

Delivery

You will be responsible for picking up the Nuc from a location in DC ​or check out our delivery ​& installations

Bee Delivery inside Beltway

Text us to set up delivery beyond the Beltway at $3.5/mile 202.813.9691

How to Install Your Five Frame Nuc

If you need further assistance after reading the brochure and watching the video please feel free to contact us with any questions on installing your new five frame nuc that you purchased from us.  

Please note: 

We do not offer refunds for nucs or queens.

L o c a l    Q u e e n s

Our queens are from tested stock. They are locally adapted, genetically diverse hygienic queens that are developed to be especially well suited to our region. Our local spring queens will be mated, evaluated, and available for sale by the third week of May.

Cell 

​$15

 

​Marked and Mated 

$35

Delivery & Installation 

You will be responsible for picking up the Nuc from a location in DC ​or check out our delivery ​& installations

Bee Delivery inside Beltway

Please note: 

We do not offer refunds for nucs or queens.






 1.5oz 

$3



4oz 

$6

8oz

$12

P u r e,  R a w,  L o c a l  H o n e y

70% of honey sales goes to support honey bee research.

 Capitol Bee CARE's honey is from honey bees living and pollinating in the District of Columbia.  Local bees support your local agriculture and gardens, wildflowers and wildlife!  Bees make your community a better place.  Supporting local beekeepers supports local bees!