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3# Package Honey Bees with a Queen

$125.00 - $131.00

Only a few left!

  • 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 on May 16, 2021, ignore the date and shipping option at checkout. You will receive email(s) with information on picking up your bees as May approaches.
  • Club orders are now closed. Please coordinate your order with your club coordinator.
  • FAQ: We have plenty of packages left for our May16th date. Packages will be marked "sold out" when we are out of stock.  
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Nuc hive - Italian honey bees with a Marked queen

$198.00

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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 May. These are five-frame, medium nucs. Ignore the date at checkout. You will receive email(s) with information on picking up your bees when they are ready. 

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Quick Start Combo- bees & woodenware

$325.00 - $356.00

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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:
  • 1 package of honey bees with a marked queen
  • Assembled:
  • Telescoping outer cover
  • Inner cover
  • Solid bottom board
  • Three medium boxes (supers/brood boxes)
  • 24 frames
  • Bonus! - Wax foundation (uninstalled, must be stored flat)
You will receive an email when your hive is ready, before the bees.  Ignore the date at checkout, you will receive email(s) with information on picking up your bees as March approaches. 
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