The Buzz Bag
The Buzz Bag
The Buzz Bag is a zippered mesh bag that keeps bees contained during transport — from a single 5-frame nuc all the way up to a full-size double-deep hive. Lay it flat, set the hive on top, zip it closed, and drive. Bees that escape through gaps in the entrance, screen bottom, or lid joints stay inside the bag instead of flying around your vehicle.
Three sizes fit everything you'd realistically move: a nuc or package, a single-deep hive, or a double-deep stack with bottom board and cover.
Key Features
- Rip-resistant mesh — contains bees securely without trapping heat, so ventilation stays natural during transport.
- YKK zippers — large pull rings you can grab with gloves on, plus a Velcro flap over the pull tab for added security.
- Gusseted shape — mirrors the hive profile for a snug fit with room for covers, bottom boards, and the odd frame ear sticking out.
- Safety lock stitching — extra-strong thread throughout, built to handle repeated use season after season.
- Reusable year after year — not a disposable solution. Customers keep these in their truck for swarm calls, splits, and annual nuc pickups.
Sizes
Nuc Bag
Built for a single 5-frame nucleus hive or up to 3 packages of bees. Fits all standard 5-frame equipment with deep or medium frames. Also works for swarm capture.
Single Bag
Fits 8-frame or 10-frame equipment — a single deep box with bottom board, telescoping cover, and frames.
Double Bag
The largest size. Built for a full double-deep or triple-medium 8-frame or 10-frame hive, including bottom board, telescoping cover, and all frames.
Product Details
| Nuc Bag | 12 x 26 x 13 in |
| Single Bag | 23 x 26 x 16 in |
| Double Bag | 23 x 26 x 28 in |
| Material | Rip-resistant mesh, YKK zipper, Velcro security flap |
How to Use
Lay the bag open on the ground. Set the hive, nuc box, or package directly on top of the mesh. Pull the sides up and over the equipment, then zip the YKK zipper to fully enclose it. The Velcro flap covers the zipper pull so nothing works loose in transit.
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Common Questions
Which size do I need for a nuc pickup?
The Nuc Bag. It fits all standard 5-frame plastic and wooden nuc boxes, including the Pro-Nuc. If you're picking up an 8-frame overwintered colony from us, get the Single Bag — it fits 8-frame and 10-frame equipment.
Can I put this inside my car, or truck bed only?
Either. The whole point is containment — if bees escape the hive through a gap, they stay inside the bag instead of your cabin. Most of our customers use these in SUVs, sedans, and minivans, not just truck beds.
Will the bees overheat inside the mesh?
No. The mesh is ventilated — air flows through it the same way it flows through a screened bottom board. It's not an airtight enclosure.
Can I reuse it?
Yes, indefinitely. These aren't disposable. The stitching and zippers hold up to repeated use. Most beekeepers keep one in their truck year-round for swarm calls and apiary moves.
Does the Double fit a hive with a honey super on top?
A double-deep with a medium super and covers is a tight fit. If you're moving a tall stack, measure your total height against the 28-inch bag height. For most standard double-deep setups (bottom board + two deeps + inner cover + telescoping cover), it fits.