Mini Plus frame - 1 piece

Mini Frame for Mini Plus Mating Nuc

The mini frame is designed for mating nucs in the Mini Plus system. The top bar is 22 mm wide and 10 mm thick, the lugs are narrowed to 8 mm. We supply the frames completely assembled, wired with quality stainless steel wire and fitted with eyelets. Thanks to precise manufacturing, they provide bees with the correct bee space for rapid development of the nuc and reliable queen mating.

Why Choose This Frame (Benefits for Beekeepers)

The main advantage is time savings when preparing breeding units. The frame is already wired and ready to use – you just need to embed the foundation (or insert a starter strip). The stainless steel wire is resistant to corrosion, which you'll appreciate when treating colonies with organic acids for varroa control. The eyelets protect the wood from wire cutting in, so the wiring remains firm and tight even after repeated wax rendering. The widened side bars (Hoffman type) also function as spacers – they maintain the correct bee space and reduce the risk of crushing bees during handling.

Tips for Efficient Breeding in the Mini Plus System

Mini Plus mating nucs are popular also because they allow safe overwintering of backup queens – multiple boxes can be easily combined as needed. If you insert only a starter strip of foundation into the frames, bees often willingly build straight and quality comb. Thanks to thoughtful dimensions, mini frames can be practically used in spring for strengthening colonies or when transferring to standard hives using breeding frames.

Technical Specifications

Frame dimensions: top bar: 251x22x10, bottom bar: 216x22x8, side bars: 159x35/22x8