FAQ

Answers to Your Frequently Asked Questions

What do I do when I get my queens?

Keep the queens out of the sun and away from any pesticides. Queens should be removed from the shipping box as soon as possible.

Water your queens upon receiving them. One way to do this is to dip your finger in a bowl of water and touch the top of each queen cage so that water fills the holes in the screen.

If not used immediately, queens should be put into a bank hive.

Can I get on your spring pre-order list?

We are currently unable to add anyone to our spring pre-order list. We are doing our best to increase production to meet demand.

Occasionally we have extra queens available throughout the spring season. Our availability changes daily, so sometimes it all comes down to timing. Call our office a week or two before you need the queens. Persistence pays off! If we have extra queens we will happily sell them.

We are working hard to offer you spring queens – especially if you are a loyal summer and fall customer! Signing up for our email list can help you stay in the loop about availability. We thank you very much for your patience and understanding.

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How long can I bank my queens?

Queens can be banked for a number of months if closely managed. It is crucial to keep the bank hive well fed, stocked with brood, and free from naturally created queen cells.

If you plan to bank for an extended period of time, it is best not to have the attendants in the cage with the queens. This insures unobstructed access from nurse bee to queen.

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What do I do when I get my queens?

Can I make splits before my queens arrive?

Can I get on your spring pre-order list?

Do you give tours?

How do I introduce my queens into the hive?

Do you sell bulk bees?

How long can I bank my queens?

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