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.

Retail $41

Commercial (100+) $37

Wholesale 500+ (Call for pricing)

Unlock the potential of your hive with Buckfast Queens, selected and bred in the pristine environment of Chile. Known for their superior genetics, these queens are perfect for beekeepers seeking strong, productive colonies that thrive in any climate. These are excellent early season queens with April 2026 availability.

Retail $43

Commercial (100+) $39

Wholesale 500+ (Call for pricing)

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.

Retail $55

Commercial (100+) $51

Wholesale 500+ (Call for pricing)

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

Retail $41

Commercial (100+) $37

Wholesale 500+ (Call for pricing)

Carniolan and Italian queens available from Olivarez. All have strong hygienic qualities, are good producers and are of gentle temperament. Ships in California mini cages.

Retail $59

Commercial (100+) $55

Wholesale 500+ (Call for pricing)

These have exceptional genetics. Dr Albert Robertson, (breeder) partners with Olivarez for early Saskatraz production, suitable for our climate.

Retail $64

Commercial (100+) $60

Wholesale 500+ (Call for pricing)

Randy Oliver and Olivarez Honey Bees are collaborating to produce production queens for sale. These queens come from a selective breeding program -- which involves performing thousands of mite washes throughout the year.

Retail $65.50

Commercial (100+) $61.50

Wholesale 500+ (Call for pricing)

Melita – High-Quality Queen Bees from Italy

Melita is a trusted Italian producer of high-quality queen bees, bred for health, productivity, and adaptability. Available varieties include:

Italian

Elgon

Carniolan

Caucasian

Carniolan/Caucasian Cross

Carefully selected and sustainably bred, Melita queens are ideal for both hobbyist and professional beekeepers.

Retail $55

Commercial (100+) $51

Wholesale 500+ (Call for pricing)

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.

Retail $49.95

Commercial (100+) $44.50

Wholesale 500+ (Call for pricing)