{"product_id":"march-2027-package-bees","title":"Late March 2027 Spring Package Bees","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003ePlease read the details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eYou must include a valid email address and phone number when ordering, so we can contact you in the spring!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #d5ffe9;\"\u003ePICKUP ONLY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSELECT YOUR PICKUP LOCATION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e Late March expected, exact dates will be finalized in March because of weather variables. We will contact you with pickup date when locked in (please provide a phone number and an email address when you order in case one does not work). This date is not recommended for farther north because of weather, especially without drawn comb. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding these new bees until the new colony is well established is also NECESSARY because of the time of year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003eEach package is 3 lbs of bees with a mated and \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003emarked\u003c\/span\u003e 2027 Latshaw Carniolan queen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscount at 10+ packages \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$5 discount per package for check or cash (contact us for total if writing a check)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are tax exempt, we need a copy of your tax exemption form to exempt the sales tax (once on file with us, forms are valid for 3 years)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease check the bees and queen before you leave, and if there is an issue during pickup, we will give you a different package (BEFORE YOU LEAVE)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the queen has an issue within the first 30 days, replacement queens will be available for $25. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe ask you to \u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/walnutfarmbees.com\/pages\/installing-package-bees\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplease follow our package install instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e If you have any questions, simply call or text us to let us know.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf possible, install the package on a frame or two of drawn comb (or more). A mite treatment (Oxalic Acid Dribble or Vapor is recommended) within the first 7-10 days after install is a good idea, as there is no capped brood for the mites to hide under\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e***If you want to replace the queen with different genetics, anyone who purchases a package from us can buy a queen in June or July 2027 from us at a 50% discount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e*We are licensed and inspected by the state of PA to sell bees and queens. \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/walnutfarmbees.com\/pages\/beekeeping-tips\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHere is a page of beekeeping tips.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walnut Farm Bees LLC","offers":[{"title":"Carlisle","offer_id":67814279676192,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Norristown","offer_id":67814279708960,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/1299\/1264\/files\/Bee_transport_box_on_fence_post.png?v=1792793394","url":"https:\/\/walnutfarmbees.com\/products\/march-2027-package-bees","provider":"Walnut Farm Bees LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}