Both Carniolan and Italian hybrids available from Taylors (Australian Queen Bee Exporters). These queens adapt well to our climate, are gentle, and are good honey producers. These ship in 3-hole cages. Taylors are the largest queen exporter in Australia.

Carniolan, Italian, Saskatraz and Randy Oliver queens available from Olivarez. These have exceptional genetics. Dr Albert Robertson, (breeder) partners with Olivarez for early Saskatraz production, suitable for our climate. All have strong hygienic qualities, are good producers and are of gentle temperament. Ships in California mini cages.

Buckfast Queens from Tenuta Retiro. .Exceptional genetics, similar breeding season to Canada, strong hygienic qualities and selection strategies, only fresh queens shipped, all queens marked, unique double release queen cage.

New this year from Chile, Buckfast queens. These are excellent early season queens with March 2024 availability.

Strong, high quality, and healthy is what to expect from these queens. Very gentle, big honey producers.

North Star Queens are raised by some of the most experienced queen producers in Canada. Specifically bred for wintering ability, honey production, resistance to mites and brood diseases.

Vaccinated and unvaccinated queens available from Tauzer.

The Italian or Ligustica honey bee is the most popular in the world. Kona Queen Breeder Queens and Drone Mothers are chosen from top commercial honey producing colonies.

These packages will arrive in March/April 2024. Perfect for getting an early jump on your season.