: Adapted to specific local environments, such as Georgia, often sold marked for easy identification. Available from Smyrna Honey for $35.00 .
Mated queen bees for a hive typically cost between , with specialized options like vaccinated queens ranging up to $65 . Most commercial breeders ship queens in small cages with a few attendant workers and "queen candy" to sustain them during transit. Available Queen Bee Options 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 : Adapted to specific local environments, such as
: Shipping fees can be high, sometimes matching the price of the queen itself (around $30 to $40 ) because they require overnight or 2-day delivery to ensure survival. Most commercial breeders ship queens in small cages
: Shipping often begins in May , though orders are frequently taken earlier in the spring.
: Known for being gentle and having strong Varroa Sensitive Hygiene (VSH) traits to resist mites. Available from Meyer Bees for $40.00 .
: Specifically treated with a vaccine to protect larvae against American Foulbrood (AFB). Offered by Meyer Bees for $65.00 .