Product Overview
California Carniolan Package Bees with AFB-Vaccinated Queen
The Carniolan bees included in this package are celebrated for their resilience, adaptability, and exceptional honey yields, making them particularly suited for regions with early honey flows. These outstanding Carniolan bees have been carefully bred to thrive in challenging environments, and their distinctive capability to manage colony population in response to available pollen and nectar makes them an ideal choice for beekeepers dealing with difficult conditions.
Honeybee colonies encounter various stressors, with American Foulbrood (AFB) being one of the most severe bacterial infections. Studies indicate that the spores responsible for AFB can be found in up to 50% of hives tested across Canada and the United States. Dalan Animal Health has developed a revolutionary solution that is the first and only biologic conditionally licensed by the USDA-CVB to combat AFB. This vaccine is safe, non-chemical, and compatible with organic farming practices. When queen bees receive Dalan’s oral vaccine, they gain protection through a process known as transgenerational immune priming (TGIP), allowing them to pass on immunity to their daughters before they emerge. By introducing inactive bacteria to the queens, this vaccine prepares the larvae in the hive to resist infection.
California Carniolan Bees with AFB Vaccinated Queen Key Features
When choosing honey bees for your colony, consider the following key attributes of the Italian species:
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Excellent Honey Producers: Known for high-quality honey and diligent foraging, the Hawaiian-Bred Carniolan Queen Bee ensures a consistent and abundant harvest.
- Environmental Adaptability: Thrives in diverse conditions, showcasing adaptability across various landscapes and climates.
- Brood Management: Excels in maintaining an organized hive and optimizing colony health through superior brood management.
- Genetic Quality: Bred for superior genetic traits, these bees exhibit resilience, disease resistance, and other desirable characteristics.
- Gentle Temperament: Renowned for a calm and non-aggressive demeanor, making hive management safer and easier for beekeepers.
See our installation guide here to help get your new Carniolan colony settled in.
California Carniolan Package Bees Order and Pickup Details
These bee packages are available while supplies last. Pickup locations available in California.
By purchasing these bees, either online, by phone, via email, in person, or by mail, you are agreeing to the bee policy. Package bee orders need to be prepaid and are subject to a $10 change or cancellation fee after the payment has been processed. Cancellations within 14 days of the bee's estimated pick up date will incur a 50% cancellation fee. No cancellations or changes can be made within 7 days of the scheduled pick up date.
Lappe's Bee Supply does not guarantee that you will be able to successfully establish a colony with the package. You agree that you will not attempt to hold Lappe's Bee Supply responsible for the condition fo your package bees once picked up and in your possession, or the for the survival or productivity of the hive that you establish from the package. We will not provide refunds or replacements for package bees that fail to thrive or die after receipt.
