Langstroth Nuc Eke - Flat Pack - Screws Included - Knot-Free Wood

Designed to fit Langstroth 5-frame nuc boxes, this wooden eke gives you essential headroom – just where and when it’s needed most.

Whether you're placing fondant, pollen patties, or a contact feeder, this eke raises the roof or crown board to allow the extra space. It’s especially useful after catching a swarm – when feeding is vital to help the bees draw out comb and settle in quickly.

To our knowledge, no other supplier currently offers an eke specifically for Langstroth nuc boxes – so this one fills a much-needed gap in the beekeeper’s toolkit.

Supplied flat packed with screws included, it’s quick and easy to assemble. Once built, you’ll have a durable, snug-fitting spacer to keep in your apiary year-round.

Like all our wooden hive parts, this eke is made from New Zealand Pine – a high-quality, kiln-dried softwood that’s completely knot-free and sustainably sourced. Unlike cheaper UK Fir, Chinese pine, or farmed cedar, it resists warping and splitting when treated properly, giving you years of reliable use.

🔑 Key Features:

• Made from New Zealand Pine – knot-free, stable, and sustainable
• Fits Langstroth 5-frame nuc boxes
• Flat packed for easy home assembly – screws included
• Ideal for fondant, feeders, or clearer boards
• Helps feed swarms after collection – essential for colony strength
• Unique product – not commonly available elsewhere

Like any hive equipment, we recommend treating with preserve or paint to maximise the working life. Once treated, New Zealand Pine beats many of the characteristics of British Red Cedar (which is typically fast-grown and felled young making it softer and less durable).