Caucasian Queen – Spring 2025

Our preferred and recommended queen option for beekeepers, the Caucasian queen is known for her gentle nature, cold hardiness, and excellent colony management skills. This open-mated Caucasian queen, available in spring 2025, will help establish or improve a strong colony with bees that are well-suited for cooler climates and superior foraging abilities.

Why Choose a Caucasian Queen?
Caucasian queens are highly valued for their ability to manage calm, productive colonies. They’re particularly effective in cooler climates, where their bees continue to forage and thrive when other bees might stay in the hive. With slow but steady colony growth and low swarming tendencies, a Caucasian queen will provide a stable foundation for your apiary.

Benefits of Caucasian Queens:

• Cold Hardy: Thrive in cooler temperatures, making them an excellent choice for northern climates.
• Low Swarming Tendencies: Promote steady colony growth without excessive swarming.
• Gentle Colonies: Ideal for beekeepers looking for calm and manageable bees.
• Exceptional Foraging: Caucasian bees excel at reaching nectar sources other bees can't access.

* Queen Marking Notice:

While we offer the option to select unmarked queens, please note that all queens are typically marked during routine colony inspections. As a result, unmarked queens may not always be available, and you may receive a marked queen even if you select the unmarked option. Thank you for your understanding.