OHB Saskatraz Package Bees - USPS

📅 Seasonal Availability: Ships late March–mid-May only (products stay visible off-season for reference).

Saskatraz bees are a high-performance hybrid developed for cold-weather survival, intense honey production, and robust hygienic behavior. They are an ideal choice for northern climates or beekeepers focused on colony health.

🎥 Installation video: Before your bees arrive, please watch our step-by-step installation walkthrough: Package Bee Installation Video.

What You Get

  • ~3 lbs of healthy bees
  • 1 mated, marked Saskatraz queen
  • 1 feed can for transit
  • USPS Ground Advantage Hold for Pickup at your designated Post Office (bring ID)
Why Saskatraz
  • Selected performance: productivity + winter survival with hygienic behavior.
  • Mite-aware traits: emphasis on varroa tolerance and colony robustness.
  • Temperament: calm, workable bees suited to a wide range of climates.
Shipping & Pickup (USPS)
Your bees ship via USPS Ground Advantage — 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
  • Where do I pick up? Your designated USPS Post Office (Hold for Pickup).
  • Tracking looks “stuck”? Scans can be intermittent; it often jumps to Available for Pickup.
  • Issue on arrival? Photograph and contact us within 24 hours—our live-arrival policy covers you.

See the full USPS Direct Packages FAQ.

⚠️ Important Shipping Update

To ensure the safest transit for bees heading to the Eastern United States, we have consolidated our spring schedule into three optimized ship dates.

Applicable States: AL, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV.

Selected March 30 or April 6 âž” Now Ships April 11
Selected April 13, 20, or 27 âž” Now Ships April 18
Selected May 4 or May 11 âž” Now Ships May 2

Questions? Contact Dylan, Eric, or our support team at info@ohbees.com.

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