: Favored for high productivity, gentle temperament, and efficient comb building. Available at Mann Lake for $35.95 .
: Adapted to specific local environments, such as Georgia, often sold marked for easy identification. Available from Smyrna Honey for $35.00 . buy queen bee for hive
: A more fragile and advanced option where the queen has not yet hatched, typically costing around $7 or more . Buying and Shipping Considerations : Favored for high productivity, gentle temperament, and
: Specifically treated with a vaccine to protect larvae against American Foulbrood (AFB). Offered by Meyer Bees for $65.00 . Available from Smyrna Honey for $35
: Local beekeeping groups are often the best resource for finding breeders who produce queens acclimated to your specific climate. Buying Queen Bees - Foxhound Bee Company
: Shipping often begins in May , though orders are frequently taken earlier in the spring.