{"title":"Queens","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"mated-pa-mutt-queen","title":"2026 Mated Queen August and September (not local)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-1 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003eOur local queens are only available until late July or early August (weather dependent). Need a queen in mid August through late September? These are 2026 mated Pol-line produced by our partners to the south (Maryland or Louisiana). Pickup at Walnut Farm Bees, Carlisle, Nicholson, PA monthly or shipped (weather dependent--check with us first). Limited available each week.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003ePlease follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/walnutfarmbees.com\/about\/\"\u003eour \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/walnutfarmbees.com\/pages\/installing-a-queen\"\u003einstallation instructions.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/walnutfarmbees.com\/pages\/beekeeping-tips\"\u003eHere is a page of beekeeping tips for our customers.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe are licensed and inspected by the state of PA to sell queens and bees.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walnut Farm Bees LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50239666520352,"sku":null,"price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/1299\/1264\/files\/e386f609-7dbf-48dc-817b-c4c842b6a0a1_73b84654-2c86-4b0d-9ac6-ca2774fa9739.jpg?v=1726682997"},{"product_id":"2026-mated-pa-queen-from-breeder-shipping-fee","title":"QUEEN SHIPPING FEE ($22-$55)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-1 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e**Next Ship Date is Monday, 6\/29**\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003eSHIPPING IS NOT FREE (will be calculated during checkout). This is an add-on to have queens shipped to your location (select a shipping option). Typically shipped Mondays or Tuesdays by UPS (except for during extreme weather). We cannot ship later in the week because of the high potential for shipping issues. We use UPS 1-day ground shipping for PA and bordering areas, and most queens arrive within 1 day after the day they are shipped. For other areas in the U.S., we use UPS next day air. The shipping fee includes a special shipping box to protect your queen (box may vary, depending on quantity of queens and queen cage style). For 2026, this is $22 within PA and bordering areas for up to 28 queens, and $55 within the continental U.S. (which requires UPS next day air) for up to 28 queens. DO NOT MAKE CHANGES WITH UPS after we ship your queens (the shipping process is fragile and this could result in not receiving your queens or dead queens). IF YOU MAKE CHANGES WITH UPS we are not responsible for the results.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walnut Farm Bees LLC","offers":[{"title":"Shipped within PA and bordering areas","offer_id":51079020380448,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Shipping within the continental U.S.","offer_id":51079020413216,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/1299\/1264\/files\/IMG_5620_a967cb19-f966-4f29-b76c-af26e7c134b5.jpg?v=1766866007"},{"product_id":"2026-pol-line-2-2-mated-and-marked-queen","title":"2026 Pol-line 2.2 Mated and Marked Queen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-1 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(251, 240, 193);\"\u003eThis price is for pickup\u003c\/span\u003e. Discounts at 5+, 10+ 20+.\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eYOU MUST\u003c\/span\u003e Add SHIPPING FEE also to your cart, if you plan to have these shipped. Shipping is typically on Mondays (some Tuesdays) by UPS, except for during extreme weather. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNEXT SHIP DAY IS MONDAY, JUNE 29.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e*Pickup at Walnut Farm Bees, typically on Fridays. Monthly pickup in Nicholson, PA (contact for details or follow Facebook page). Available May - late July or beginning of August (weather dependent). \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOUR PA POL-LINE QUEENS\u003c\/strong\u003e are always marked and are grafted from Pol-line 2.2 breeder queens (VP Queen Bees), and they are open mated in our bee yards in Pennsylvania (SEE BELOW ABOUT DRONE YARDS) with our primary goals being: \u003cem\u003egood honey production, not aggressive, and the mother (breeder queen) showing mite resistance through the workers she produces.\u003c\/em\u003e Color will vary greatly on Pol-line from light to dark.\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #cbecfd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are not suggesting that you do not treat or test for varroa--\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ealways test your varroa mite levels throughout the season\u003c\/span\u003e as many factors can influence that, including sudden mite pressure from nearby bees or robbing later in the season.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e While we have dedicated drone genetics flooding our queen mating area with of genetics that we've incorporated over the years (Latshaw Carniolan for mite resistance, Cordovan for gentleness and productivity, and others with VSH\/SMR traits), the mated queens are still \"open\" mated, so the queen you purchase will be based on the mother, plus a mix of the above stock \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e any other colonies nearby. When you buy a queen from a varroa-resistant mother, you won't really know whether her daughters (your colony) will inherit that trait until the end of the season, if you're testing, so if you want to be sure to add such genetics to your apiary, buy more than one! The good news is that regardless of whether the workers (via the queen) inherit varroa resistance, all (100%) of your drones from that colony will spread varroa resistance (because drones don't have fathers, only grandfathers, so they are passing on the trait from the breeder queen).  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQUEEN GUARANTEE\u003c\/strong\u003e – All our queens are laying well here before you receive the, however, we want you to be happy with our bees, and if you follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/walnutfarmbees.com\/about\/\"\u003eour \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/walnutfarmbees.com\/pages\/installing-a-queen\"\u003einstallation instructions\u003c\/a\u003e, and your new mated queen is not laying within 15 days following your purchase, you can have a replacement queen or money back. This DOES NOT INCLUDE times where you are trying to fix colonies with laying workers or cannot find your existing queen to remove her.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/walnutfarmbees.com\/pages\/beekeeping-tips\"\u003eHere is a page of beekeeping tips for our customers.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe are licensed and inspected by the state of PA to sell queens and bees.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walnut Farm Bees LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51594924065056,"sku":null,"price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/1299\/1264\/files\/PL-queens.png?v=1778271640"},{"product_id":"2026-carniolan-mated-and-marked-queen","title":"2026 Carniolan Mated and Marked Queen","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-1 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(251, 240, 193);\"\u003eThis price is for pickup\u003c\/span\u003e. Discounts at 5+, 10+ 20+. \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eYOU MUST\u003c\/span\u003e Add SHIPPING FEE also to your cart, if you plan to have these shipped. Shipping is typically on Mondays (some Tuesdays) by UPS, except for during extreme weather. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eNEXT SHIP DAY IS MONDAY, JUNE 29.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e*Pickup at Walnut Farm Bees, typically on Fridays. Monthly pickup in Nicholson, PA (contact for details or follow Facebook page). Available May - late July or beginning of August (weather dependent). \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOUR PA CARNIOLAN QUEENS\u003c\/strong\u003e are always marked and are grafted from overwintered Latshaw Carniolan breeder queens, and they are open mated in our bee yards in Pennsylvania (SEE BELOW ABOUT DRONE YARDS) with our primary goals being: \u003cem\u003egood honey production, not aggressive, and the mother (breeder queen) showing mite resistance through the workers she produces.\u003c\/em\u003e Color will vary from very dark to tiger striped. \u003cspan style=\"background-color: #cbecfd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe are not suggesting that you do not treat or test for varroa--\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ealways test your varroa mite levels throughout the season\u003c\/span\u003e as many factors can influence that, including sudden mite pressure from nearby bees or robbing later in the season.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e While we have dedicated drone genetics flooding our queen mating area with of genetics that we've incorporated over the years (Latshaw Carniolan for hardy overwintering, Cordovan for gentleness and productivity, Pol-line and others with VSH\/SMR traits), the mated queens are still \"open\" mated, so the queen you purchase will be based on the mother, plus a mix of the above stock \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e any other colonies nearby. When you buy a queen from a varroa-resistant mother, you won't really know whether her daughters (your colony) will inherit that trait until the end of the season, if you're testing, so if you want to be sure to add such genetics to your apiary, buy more than one! The good news is that regardless of whether the workers (via the queen) inherit varroa resistance, all (100%) of your drones from that colony will spread varroa resistance (because drones don't have fathers, only grandfathers, so they are passing on the trait from the breeder queen).  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQUEEN GUARANTEE\u003c\/strong\u003e – All our queens are laying well here before you receive the, however, we want you to be happy with our bees, and if you follow \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/walnutfarmbees.com\/about\/\"\u003eour \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/walnutfarmbees.com\/pages\/installing-a-queen\"\u003einstallation instructions\u003c\/a\u003e, and your new mated queen is not laying within 15 days following your purchase, you can have a replacement queen or money back. This DOES NOT INCLUDE times where you are trying to fix colonies with laying workers or cannot find your existing queen to remove her.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/walnutfarmbees.com\/pages\/beekeeping-tips\"\u003eHere is a page of beekeeping tips for our customers.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe are licensed and inspected by the state of PA to sell queens and bees.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"entry-content wp-block-post-content has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-post-content-is-layout-constrained\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- \/wp:paragraph --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walnut Farm Bees LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51595132502304,"sku":null,"price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/1299\/1264\/files\/Carni-queens.png?v=1778272000"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/1299\/1264\/collections\/IMG_4115.jpg?v=1731690570","url":"https:\/\/walnutfarmbees.com\/collections\/queens.oembed","provider":"Walnut Farm Bees LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}