We offer mated Italian honey bees. They will be available in March or May at the same time as our packages. You do not need to order an extra queen with a package (unless you just need another queen). Pick up is in March or May 2022, ignore the date at checkout. You will receive an email(s) with information on picking up your queen as Spring approaches.
Each 1 pound bottle of honey is local, unprocessed, and bottled straight from our hives. Taste the sweetness of honey gathered by our bees and bottled right here in Williamsburg, VA
NOTE: You may come and purchase honey (cash or check) anytime on our Honey Day Saturday on August 14, 2021. Alternatively, you may purchase here online and pick your honey up on the 14th. Ignore the pick up information in the email confirmation!!!
We DO NOT ship honey.
This combination starter set includes all the woodenware you need for your first year of beekeeping and the honey bees raised in your equipment as a nuc. This is our easiest way to begin beekeeping! And, the queen is marked for free! This starter set includes:
You will receive an email when your nuc is ready in April/May (weather dependent).! At the same time, we will provide you with the extra equipment. Ignore the immediate pickup note at checkout and the order confirmation email
This combination starter set includes all the woodenware you need for your first year of beekeeping and the honey bees. The queen is marked for free! This starter set includes:
You will receive an email when your hive is ready, before the bees. Ignore the immediate pickup note at checkout and the order confirmation email, you will receive an email(s) with information on picking up your bees as March or May approaches.
Three-pound package of Italian Honey Bees (approx. 10,000 bees). The package includes a queen - select the option to have her marked to easily locate her (a dot placed on the queen). Pick up is in either March or May 2022, ignore the immediate pickup note at checkout and the order confirmation email. You will receive an email(s) with information on picking up your bees as the date approaches.
Nucs (Nucleus Colonies) are small honey bee colonies created from larger colonies. The term refers both to the smaller size box and the colony of honeybees within it. After placing your order, you will be contacted to arrange the transfer of your nuc.
Nucs will be available for pickup in mid to late April / May. These are five-frame, medium nucs. Ignore the immediate pickup note at checkout and the order confirmation email You will receive an email(s) with information on picking up your bees when they are ready.