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 (1-99) $41.00

Commercial (100-499) $37.00

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 2025 availability.

Retail (1-99) $43.00

Commercial (100-499) $39.00

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 (1-100) $55.00

Commercial (100-499) $51.00

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

Retail (1-99) $41.00

Commercial (100-499) $37.00

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 (1-99) $62.00

Commercial (100-499) $58.00

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

Retail (1-99) $68.00

Commercial (100-499) $64.00

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 (1-99) $68.00

Commercial (100-499) $64.00

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 (1-99) $49.95

Commercial (100-499) $44.50

These packages will arrive in March 2025. Perfect for getting an early jump on your season. These go fast every year and there is a limited quantity available so contact Mark to secure your order ASAP.

Early bird price: $242.00 (ends February 20, 2025)

After Feb 20: $260.00

These packages will start to arrive on the last week of March and arrive weekly until the first week of May. These go fast every year and there is a limited quantity available so contact Mark to secure your order ASAP.

Retail ( 1-25) $305.00

Commercial (+26) $295.00

Start your beekeeping journey or increase your production with a healthy, robust, and high quality nucleus colony (including queen). These bees are customer favourites. Price includes a cardboard nuc box.

Retail ( 1-25 ) $268.00

Commercial ( +26) $248.00

(full payment required at time of ordering).

Pickups starting in May 2025.