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Seasonal Availability: Package bees are produced and shipped late March through mid-May only. Outside of this window, products remain visible for reference but are not available for purchase.
Our package bees ship via USPS Priority Mail ā safely to your designated Post Office (not to your home). Each package includes ~3 lbs of healthy bees, a mated/marked queen, and a feed can for transit.
- ā Exclusive Genetics: Italian, Carniolan, Saskatraz, & Randy Oliverās Golden West
- š Trusted Delivery: USPS Hold for Pickup ā bring ID to the counter
- š”ļø Live-Arrival Policy: Replacement or credit if your bees donāt arrive healthy
- š„ Support Included: Installation video, quick-start guide, and a friendly support team
š„ Watch: Package Installation
This is the exact process we reference in your emails and FAQ. If you can, watch it before your ship week so installation day is easy.
Prefer written steps? See: Package Contents & Install.
About Our Bee Lines
- Italian ā gentle, productive, reliable brood expansion.
- Carniolan ā hardy, adaptable; known for spring build-up and tracheal-mite resistance.
- Saskatraz ā selected for productivity, mite resistance, winter survival, and temperament.
- Golden West (Randy Oliver) ā research-driven selection for gentleness, strength, and mite awareness.
Quick Answers
- Where do I pick up? At your designated USPS Post Office (Hold for Pickup).
- Will tracking always update? Scans can be intermittent ā watch for āAvailable for Pickupā or a call from your Post Office.
- Weekend/holiday? USPS plants keep moving mail; pick up promptly once available.
- Issue on arrival? Contact us within 24 hours ā our live-arrival policy has you covered.
š For details, see our full USPS Direct Packages FAQ.
š¦ Tip: Choose your preferred ship date at checkout. During peak season, some orders may ship a few days early ā watch your email/phone for tracking and the pickup call.
