APIDEA Mating Hive – Blue The APIDEA Mating Hive – Blue is a premium Swiss-designed mini mating nuc, trusted by queen breeders worldwide for its exceptional insulation, durability and reliable performance. Finished in a distinctive blue colour, it is ideal for colour-coding mating stations and reducing drifting between colonies when used alongside other APIDEA hive colours. Constructed from high-density hard styrofoam, the hive provides excellent thermal insulation, helping to maintain stable internal conditions that support successful queen mating and healthy brood development. Lightweight yet robust, it is easy to transport, stack and reuse season after season. Each hive is supplied as a complete unit with three plastic brood frames, a removable internal feeder, transparent inner cover, ventilation screen, queen excluders, and an adjustable entrance system, giving you everything needed to establish and manage a productive mating nucleus. The feeder can also be replaced with additional frames to expand the colony when used with compatible APIDEA accessories. Key Features Genuine APIDEA Swiss-designed mating hive in blue. Manufactured from durable, high-density hard styrofoam for outstanding insulation. Blue colour helps with hive identification and can reduce bee drifting. Supplied complete with: 3 plastic brood frames Removable internal feeder Transparent inner cover Ventilation screen Queen excluders Adjustable entrance and removable floor Lightweight, stackable and easy to transport. Suitable for hobbyists and professional queen breeders alike. Compatible with the full range of APIDEA accessories and extensions. Reusable and easy to clean for long-term use. Whether you're producing a handful of queens or managing a large-scale breeding programme, the APIDEA Mating Hive – Blue offers a dependable and efficient solution for successful queen rearing while making hive organisation even easier through colour differentiation.
