{"product_id":"pre-order-2027-caucasian-package-bees-3lbs","title":"***Pre Order 2027 Package Bees 3lbs April 3 2027","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***PreOrder Caucasian, Carniolan or Italian Packages Spring 2027   Dates may changed \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaucasian\u003c\/strong\u003e bees also come from more northern climates in Europe which makes them a good choice for our northern climates here in the states.  They possess a longer proboscis witch allows them access to certain flowers that the nectar is too deep for a normal western honey bee. Generally very gentle with big brood patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCarniolan\u003c\/strong\u003e are a popular breed due to very gentle temperament and early spring buildup.  The Carniolan bee comes from Northern Europe and because of that tends to have more cold tolerance.  Although all bees are in breeding programs to be mite resistant, the Carniolans seem to be better at it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eItalian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eare generally know for their quick brood buildup and honey production.  Our experience with these Italian packages is that they are very  gentle and workable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\nThese packages are coming out of Vidalia, GA.  We have worked with this package producer over the past few years and they produce some of the best packages we can find out of the south.  We have experienced a high percentage queen acceptance and colony establishment.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\"\u003eBees are agriculture and Queen rearing and package production are weather dependent.  Pickup date may vary depending on the weather.  As we get closer we will email or call with exact delivery time.  Please make sure you include a contact phone number and email address with your order. Don't be afraid to call before you head out on a long journey to pick up your bees.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarked or Unmarked: \u003c\/strong\u003e Queens can come marked for an extra $5.  Choose that option when you place your order\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePay at Pickup: \u003c\/strong\u003e You may select\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\"Pay at Pickup\" at checkout.\u003cstrong\u003e  Pay at pickup saves you a 3% credit card fee.  All Pay at pickup orders must be paid in full within 30 days after order.\u003c\/strong\u003e   You can mail a check or drop off cash to My Bee Supply, 13600 Old Mansfield Rd, Mt. Vernon OH 43050.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**Ordering 10 packages or more please call (740)760-0300.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"related-products\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"related-products\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"related-products\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"related-products\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"My Bee Supply LLC","offers":[{"title":"Caucasian \/ UnMarked","offer_id":45818390478917,"sku":null,"price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Caucasian \/ Marked","offer_id":45818390511685,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carniolan \/ UnMarked","offer_id":45819102462021,"sku":null,"price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Carniolan \/ Marked","offer_id":45819102494789,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Italian \/ UnMarked","offer_id":45819102527557,"sku":null,"price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Italian \/ Marked","offer_id":45819102560325,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2460\/1087\/files\/Caucasian_Queen.jpg?v=1769214925","url":"https:\/\/mybeesupply.com\/products\/pre-order-2027-caucasian-package-bees-3lbs","provider":"My Bee Supply LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}