Harvest Lane Honey Live Bees Italian - 3 lb package
- Includes 3lb box of bees and one mated Italian Queen
- Most popular bee type to raise
- Good starter bee
- Large population and good honey production
Important Order Details
Orders will arrive near the end of April. The store you designate as your pickup location will contact you to make arrangements for picking up your bees. As bees are live animals, bee packages are required to be picked up within 24 hours of their arrival.
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Harvest Lane Honey Live Bees Italian - 3 lb Package
The Italian honeybee is the top choice for beekeepers, known for its calm temperament, hard-working nature, and adaptability. Italians are easy to work with, making them an excellent option for beekeeping enthusiasts. While their relaxed demeanor is ideal for handling, it can make them less defensive against pests like hive beetles.
Italian queens kickstart brood production early, responding to incoming pollen and scaling back as nectar sources dwindle in late summer or early fall. This ensures a steady hive population going into winter. Italian bees are moderately prone to swarming, typically in their second year during spring or summer.
Key Features:
- Temperament: Calm and easy to work with, though protective clothing is recommended in spring.
- Brood Production: Early and responsive to pollen availability, tapering off in late summer.
- Swarming Behavior: Moderate swarming tendency in their second year.
- Honey Production: Average; best suited for regions with mild spring weather.
- Activity: Less active during cool, overcast days.
Package Includes:
- 3 lb of live Italian bees.
- 1 Italian queen bee
Start your beekeeping journey with the reliable and efficient Italian honeybee, perfect for hobbyists and professionals alike.
Inventory is constantly changing. To ensure availability upon arrival, purchase your item now and select the Curbside Pickup option at checkout. We will pull the item for you and have it waiting for your arrival.