Eight genetics, each with its own temperament and strengths. Write to us for availability and delivery times.
One of our marked queens, at work on the comb
18 € per mated queen · 8 € per virgin queen · excl. VAT
Anatolian
Apis mellifera anatoliaca
Breeder queen
code 355 · Ivan B. Nielsen
Thrifty
Winters well
Hardy
An Anatolian line selected for ease of management and the robustness of its colonies. It stands out for the low consumption of stores through winter and for its ability to build populous colonies, holding a good population through the season. An interesting genetic for beekeepers looking for efficiency in management and steady hive development.
Valued for its generally gentle temperament and its characteristically long tongue, the Caucasian is of interest for working nectar sources other bees can barely reach. A line worth considering for gentleness, foraging ability and the way it manages its stores. The right choice for a beekeeper who wants to widen what their apiary can do through specialised genetics.
A genetic line of interest to beekeepers looking for productive, manageable colonies. Swarming tendency, together with the speed of spring build-up and the management of space in the brood nest, is a key parameter in assessing this line. Breeder queen 344 carries the darker phenotype of the line: brown thorax and an abdomen with pronounced dark banding.
A genetic line of interest to beekeepers looking for productive, manageable colonies. Swarming tendency, together with the speed of spring build-up and the management of space in the brood nest, is a key parameter in assessing this line. Breeder queen 389 carries the lighter phenotype of the line: an amber abdomen with softer, more even banding.
A genetic line of Carpathian–Romanian origin, of interest to beekeepers looking for gentle, easily managed colonies that develop in a balanced way. A genetic worth making the most of for its adaptability and for the efficiency it brings to running an apiary.
A cross combining Ligustica genetics with the distinctive cordovan colouring, an amber yellow that is particularly easy to recognise. A line of interest to beekeepers looking for gentleness, colony build-up and good productive performance, bringing together the selective value of the Ligustica and a distinctive phenotype. Ideal for anyone who wants beekeeping qualities and genetic uniqueness in the same bee.
A selected line of Ligustica bee, ideal for beekeepers looking for gentle colonies with steady brood development and a leaning towards productivity. Valued for how it handles in the apiary and for its potential in working the blossom, it is an interesting choice for anyone aiming at balanced, efficient colonies.
A Buckfast F0 queen from a VSH+ selection programme, mated at the isolated mating station of the Gorzente Lakes. A genetic of particular interest to beekeepers working towards selection for Varroa tolerance, with a documented pedigree and controlled mating. Ideal for breeding programmes and for improving the genetics of your own colonies.
A Carnica × Ligustica cross for beekeepers looking for productive colonies that are easy to handle. From the Carnica it takes gentleness on the comb and thrifty use of stores, from the Ligustica a strong spring build-up and good honey yields: a genetic that works well on a few hives as well as on larger numbers.
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