📅 Seasonal Availability: Ships late March–mid-May only (products stay visible off-season for reference).
Golden West Queens come from Randy Oliver’s research-driven, field-tested program—selected for gentleness, strength, productivity, and mite awareness. Colonies must be workable and productive to remain in the breeding pool. Learn more at ScientificBeekeeping.com.
What You Get
- ~3 lbs of healthy bees
- 1 mated, marked Golden West queen
- 1 feed can for transit
- USPS Priority Mail Hold for Pickup at your designated Post Office (bring ID)
Why Golden West
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Research-led selection: ongoing field testing and culling to slow mite population growth.
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Gentle + productive: handler-friendly temperament with strong brood/honey performance.
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OHB support: install guidance and a clear live-arrival policy.
Shipping & Pickup (USPS)
Your bees ship Hold for Pickup to your local Post Office (not home delivery). USPS plants process mail daily; pick up promptly once tracking shows Available for Pickup or when your Post Office calls.
Quick FAQ
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Where do I pick up? Your designated USPS Post Office (Hold for Pickup).
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Tracking looks “stuck”? Scans can be intermittent; it often jumps to Available for Pickup.
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Issue on arrival? Photograph and contact us within 24 hours—our live-arrival policy covers you.
See the full USPS Direct Packages FAQ.