A Package is generally 3 lbs. of bees with a mated queen. There are no frames included in a package.
 
A Nuc includes 5 frames- 3 of brood and 2 of food. There should be 5 frames of bees as well as a mated queen. Nucs can be purchased as deep frames or mediums. A Nuc is an establish hive that has frames and comb already built out. 

Both Nucs and Packages will have a pickup date. Pick up dates are weather dependent. 
 
Please send an email to ucncbeekeepers@gmail.com if any of the below information is incorrect and/or bees have been sold out. 

Here's a list of In-State businesses that are permitted to sell. Please remember to contact state apiary inspector within 30 days of bringing bees across the NC state line (910) 690-9555