Honey Bees - Packaged Bees, 5- Frame Nucs and Queens

Russian, Carniolan, Italian, and Italian/Carniolan Cross 5-Frame Nucs -  $205 (Payment by Cash, Check, or Money Order), $211 (Payment by Credit Card) 

The Russian NUCs are expected to arrive in mid-April, weather permitting.  Russians are generally hardy, good producers but do have a reputation for being a little more defensive. This supplier sent us some beautiful, heavy nucs last year and they were very calm and easy to handle.

The Italian and Carniolan NUCs should arrive around mid-April if their weather cooperates. These bees have a reputation for being calm and easy to work with and usually come in Pro-Nuc boxes. Both the Carniolans and Italians arrive on the same load so if you are interested in trying different types of bees, this load is a good option. 

The Italian/Carniolan Cross NUCs should arrive in early May.  This cross has been a favorite with many of our customers over the last several years.  Good producers and generally gentle.  The weather is usually improving with a better nectar flow when this last load arrives.  This can be an advantage if you are starting brand new hives. 

We are now offering queen marking for $10 on a limited number of nucs on each load.  Due to the additional time and rechecks needed when marking queens.  NUCs with marked queens will not be available until the 2nd pickup day for each load.

Each nuc is inspected by the producers before shipping.  We re-inspect each nuc before you pick it up to ensure it meets our quality standards. We schedule nuc pickups in the early morning or late evening so the nucs can be closed up when the foragers are all back at the hive, and the nucs can travel to their new home in the coolest part of the day. 

To place an order, please give us a call at (660) 214-0132. If you have ordered from us before and your contact information has not changed, you may place your order by email.

Orders are not confirmed until full payment is received. Bees are the only item that requires pre-payment. You will not get a refund if you fail to pick up your bees.

3 LBS. PACKAGES: Italian, Carniolan, and BUCKFAST (NEW THIS YEAR) Available - $160 (Payment by Cash, Check, or Money Order), $165 (Payment by Credit Card)

We will have Italian and Carniolan packages available again this year. This year our supplier is also offering Buckfast packages.  Packaged bee arrival is usually planned for early April if the weather allows.  We have used this supplier for several years and the bees have always arrived in great shape on climate-controlled trucks.  We will note everyone's preference for either Italians or Carniolans, but we can not guarantee which you will receive.  Most years we are able to get everyone, except the very late orders, their preference. The supplier has said getting enough Buckfast bees to cover all orders should not be a problem.  Buckfast bees are known for rapid spring buildup and are always ready to ship, even on the earliest loads.

To place an order, please give us a call at (660) 214-0132. If you have ordered from us before and your contact information has not changed, you may place your order by email.   

Orders are not confirmed until full payment is received. Bees are the only item that requires pre-payment. You will not get a refund if you fail to pick up your bees.