We raise queens and nucs as part of our sustainable apiary operations. While we have raised all sorts of bees, we have landed on Varroa-Sensitive – Hygienic (VSH) Italians. These are bees that are gentle, great producers, and robust. We purchase artificially inseminated (AI) queens from top breeders to graft from, and raise in a Michael Palmer based process. Queens are open mated locally.
Spring Splits and Queens
We will have Spring splits and mated Queens available Mid May – ready for pickup around 5/20.
We will contact anyone who has ordered via email. Please use the contact form below for inquiries.
2024 queens raised during swarm season from AI VSH-Italian breeder.
- 5 frames in a cardboard box $175
- 5 frames in a swarm box $210
- Mated Queen $40 (ask about pricing for large orders)
- Virgins $20 (minimum purchase of 5/minimum order of $100)
- Cells $10 (minimum purchase of 5/minimum order of $50)