Harvest Lane Honey Carniolan Honey Bee Starter Colony with Queen, 3 lbs.

Name: Harvest Lane Honey Carniolan Honey Bee Starter Colony with Queen, 3 lbs.
Brand: Harvest Lane Honey
SKU: 3869781
Price: 349.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Harvest Lane Honey

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Description

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Harvest Lane Honey's Carniolan Bees are celebrated by beekeepers nationwide for their reliability, productivity, and winter hardiness. Whether you're a seasoned beekeeper or just starting your journey in apiculture, these bees are an excellent choice for creating a thriving and sustainable hive. With their resilience, hardiness, and disease resistance, our Carniolan Bees are a great choice for both honey production and pollination.

- Gentle Temperament: Our Carniolan Bees are renowned for their calm and docile nature. Their gentle disposition makes them ideal for beekeepers of all experience levels
- Productivity: Our Carniolan Bees are diligent workers, known for their productivity. They are highly efficient foragers and capable of flying in cooler weather conditions, which means they can gather nectar and pollen even when other bee breeds stay grounded
- Winter Hardiness: These bees are well-equipped to endure cold winters, making them a perfect choice for beekeepers in regions with harsh weather. Their ability to maintain a smaller winter cluster reduces the colony's food consumption, enhancing their survival rate
- Resistance to Diseases: Carniolan Bees have demonstrated increased resistance to certain bee diseases and pests, such Varroa mites and Nosema, making them an excellent choice for those looking to minimize the use of chemical treatments
- Honey Production: With their strong foraging abilities, Carniolan Bees are well-suited for honey production

Specifications

SKU	3869781
Primary Brand	Harvest Lane Honey
Days to Ship	Ships Next Business Day
Weight	3 LBS

Additional Features

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Gather Your Equipment: Before the bees arrive, make sure you have all the necessary beekeeping equipment ready. This includes protective clothing, gloves, a smoker, hive tool, bee brush, and beehive. Prepare the Hive: Make sure the frames are in place within the hive body, and ensure the frames are properly spaced. Have a feeder filled with sugar syrup ready. Prepare the Bees: Before opening the package, give it a gentle shake to ensure that most of the bees are at the bottom of the shipping package. Install the Queen: Locate the queen cage within the package. Remove and hang it between two frames in the center of the hive. Ensure it's hanging vertically, and replace the small wooden plug with a piece of marshmallow. Install the Bees: Pour the bees into the hive. You can tap the package on the ground to dislodge the bees. Feed the Bees: Place the feeder with sugar syrup on top of the frames in the hive. Close the hive.

Keep packaged bees cool and dry, out of direct sunlight.