For the third year we have been able to supply successfully packs of bees complete with mated queen. They come in two hive, two kilo packs with two seperately caged queens.

These packages, which are usually available during the first or second week of April, are ideal for increasing stocks or making up for winter losses. They are however only suitable for the serious beekeeper as different handling techniques are necessary.

One purchaser reported having had six supers on each of four hives in that season. Packages generally have greater momentum than other forms of increasing stocks subject of course to correct handling. One great advantage of packaged bees is that they are able to be put easily on any hive system.

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Orders for 2010 will be taken from January

We are now able to supply mated English Queen Bees from May to September subject to availability and our variable weather conditions.

It is always helpful if Beekeepers are able to take a forward look at their requirements and to reserve queens in advance.

Orders are now being taken for Queens for this year. Please order early to avoid disapointment.<\p>

The queen bees now supplied from New Zealand are said to originally come from stock taken from the United Kingdom.

New Zealand queens are only available in the spring and due to their docility and gentle nature they are particularly suitable for beginners and those who keep their Bees in suburban locations. Confrontations with neighbours can be minimised when a Beekeeper has New Zealand type bees.

With changes in the weather now experienced, the introduction of a new queen can now take place in early April and in good time for a nucleus or newly requeened colony to produce a honey surplus. Regular requeening will minimise the risk of swarming and possible annoyance to the neighbours.

Orders placed in January and February can be supplied in early April. To order queens from us, or to receive our catalogue, contact us via e-mail, phone or post

Our own design, the Bosi bar incorporates 8 Bosi cells on a bar that can be easily fixed to a frame. Ideal for the hobbyist to try queen raising.

Both Chinese and Stainless Steel grafting tools are available from stock

A Plastic Version of the Stainless tool. This has one end, which is covered by a protective sheath when not it use, allowing for precise grafting of the lavae into the Bosi Cell.

Also Available: Stainless Steel Grafting Tool & Bosi Bar / Cells

A well made twin ended stainless steel grafting tool allowing for intricate movement of the lavae to the bosi cell.

Also available Chinese Grafting Tool & Bosi Bars/Cells

An elegantly blown Queen catcher allowing fo quick catching and marking of the queen. The long tubular end allows ease of transfer to the marking cage.

We stock the full Queen Marking paint range in a small bottles with brush caps. The usual colours are:

Year

0 or 5 Blue
1 or 6 White
2 or 7 Yellow
3 or 8 Red
4 or 9 Green

A small mating nucleus for beekeepers to start queen rearing. The half frames clip together to create a Langstroth frame, ideal for starting out a new colony.

Once the half frames are clipped together, they can be transfered to a 5 frame nucleus for over-wintering.

Price break available for 6+ pieces - please contact us for details