We have a limited number of 2023 Italian queens available for emergency needs ($35 each). The next batch of our own Queen Cells will be available Saturday afternoon/evening, April 22 ($6 or less each, depending on quantity). The next mated 2023 Carniolan queens (these are Latshaw genetics from Hawaii) are available late the week of April 22 ($40 each). Our own PA Carniolan queens will be available late May. Fresh spring pollen will be available by Monday the 24th.
- Carniolan Nucs (schedule your pickup day–starting May 9 for Carlisle): Pickup at Walnut Farm Bees farm shop in Carlisle, PA starting Tuesday, May 9. For Carlisle pickup of nucs and hives, we need a 2 day advance notice of when you plan to pick up, as we don’t close things up until the day before for transport. Most mornings before 10 am can be scheduled for nucs and hives, and later times can be arranged. Nicholson, PA: Saturday evening, May 13, 7pm-9pm and Sunday afternoon, May 14, 2-4pm.
- Starter Hive Specials: Pickup at Walnut Farm Bees farm shop in Carlisle, PA starting April 28 (if you are attending to the April 22 bee class and need to pick yours up that day to save on travel, just let us know in advance). For Carlisle pickup of nucs and hives, we need a 2 day advance notice of when you plan to pick up, as we don’t close things up until the day before for transport.
- May Carniolan Package Bees: Pickup at Nicholson, PA Saturday evening, May 13, 7pm-9pm and Sunday afternoon, May 14, 2-4pm. Carlisle, PA: Monday morning, 8am-noon, May 15 at Walnut Farm Bees in Carlisle.
- *If you have any questions about your order, additions, or special requests, feel free to give us a call or send us a message.