Wooden strip for a Kieler mating nuc frame, with a central groove to make fitting a wax starter strip easier. It is a simple piece, but in small mating nucs everything needs to sit cleanly: little space, few bees and not much room for improvisation.
The groove helps place the wax strip straighter, which is useful when preparing several frames for a mating batch. A tidy build helps the bees draw comb where you want it.
In a Kieler nuc, the aim is to keep the unit compact and easy to check. This strip works as a spare or frame part within that system, without promising mating or acceptance: that depends on the queen, drones, weather, population and handling. If you prepare several units, build them consistently to avoid confusion later.
| Material | Wood |
|---|---|
| Listed size | Approx. 170 × 25 × 10 mm |
| Compatibility | Kieler mating nuc |
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