Buy Queen Bee For Hive -

: Adapted to specific local environments, such as Georgia, often sold marked for easy identification. Available from Smyrna Honey for $35.00 .

: Known for being gentle and having strong Varroa Sensitive Hygiene (VSH) traits to resist mites. Available from Meyer Bees for $40.00 .

: You must be ready to install the queen immediately upon arrival; they cannot wait for days before being placed in a colony.

: Favored for high productivity, gentle temperament, and efficient comb building. Available at Mann Lake for $35.95 .

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

: 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.

: Specifically treated with a vaccine to protect larvae against American Foulbrood (AFB). Offered by Meyer Bees for $65.00 .