Five Frame Nucs
Our five frame Nucleus Colonies consist of:
- A new 2025 mated queen that has already been accepted by the hive and is confirmed to be laying eggs
- 3 frames containing brood in all stages
- 2 frames containing honey, pollen and nurse bees
- Approx. 20,000 bees
Meet the Queen!
OHB Carniolan queen or Russian-Italian Hybrid queen. Specify in notes at checkout which you prefer.
OHB Carniolan
Italian-Russian Hybrid
Olivarez Honey Bees (OHB) Carniolan Queen Bees, meticulously chosen for their remarkable hive performance, outstanding honey production, and resilience. Bred and nurtured through expert-led breeding, these Carniolan queen bees are ideal for beekeepers seeking adaptable, high-performing, and resilient bees.
- OHB queens are Certified free from Africanized Genetics
- OHB is Certified free from Small Hive Beetle
Strengths of OHB's Carniolan Queen Bees:
- Ideal for Colder Climates
- Cold-Weather Foragers
- Rapid Spring Buildup
- Excellent Comb Builders
- Outstanding Honey Producers
- Gentle Temperament
Italian-Russian Hybrid
Italian-Russian Hybrid
If you're looking for honey bees that excel in honey production and adapt to ever-changing nectar and pollen flows, Italian-Russian Hybrid Queen Bees are the ideal choice. Bred from Russian queens and Italian drones, they offer excellent wintering, superior mite resistance, high honey yield, efficient brood rearing, and queen replacement capability.
Strengths of Italian-Russian Hybrid Queen Bees:
- Excellent Wintering
- Superior Mite Resistance
- High Honey Yield
- Efficient Brood Rearing
- Queen Replacement Capability
Free Local Delivery!
Free Local Delivery!
Nucs are $425/ea. A $225 deposit is taken when you pre-order and the balance is paid before delivery. Nucs will be ready for delivery around May. We will contact you to schedule a delivery date. Please specify in notes at checkout type of queen. Local delivery only, no shipping available.
