The Queen's Honey

2024 Local Maryland Nucleus Colony Sales

The Queen’s Honey offers medium 5 frame nucleus colonies consisting of the following:

·         a marked queen

·         3 frames of brood of various ages

·         1 frame with food/pollen

·         1 drawn frame at least partially empty on one side for laying, the other side maker’s choice

Each frame will have bees covering both sides.  You will also receive an extra shake of nurse bees.  These are our Maryland survivor bees from our beeyards.

All hives were treated with Oxalic Acid in December/January and are inspected by the State Apiary inspector before sale. We also have a permit for transportation into DC.

Genetics: Our bees are primarily Italian with some Carniolan but are locally mated Maryland Mutts. We select good solid queens that are easy to work and make splits from our two-year-old queens.  Each year we add a few new queen lines and seek good hygienic behavior.

Nucs with Overwintered 2023 queens available by April 10:  $225 (These colonies will build up fast, be prepared)

Nucs with New Spring 2024 queens available in mid-May:  $185 (limited supply) If nucs are not available by May 21, your money will be refunded in full, and I will give you an alternative provider who is ready to deliver immediately.

This year we also offer delivery to your apiary for $20 more.  You must be within 15 miles of intersection Route 50/495 (495 exit 20).  We will schedule an agreed 30-minute timeslot to deliver the nucleus colony and install in your equipment with your participation.  You will be shown the queen. To order, you must provide a non-refundable deposit of $100.  First to reserve is first delivered.  Email us at kimnmike89@verizon.net