{"product_id":"2027-ohb-saskatraz-package-bees-pick-up","title":"2027 OHB Saskatraz Package Bees PICK-UP","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur premium \u003cstrong\u003eOHB\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSaskatraz\u003c\/strong\u003e package bees include: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Approximately 3lbs of bees (roughly 10,000 bees) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-A new, mated Saskatraz queen \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-\"Bee Bus\" plastic package for safer transportation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-Limited supply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e-Learn how to install packages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/texasbeesupply.com\/blogs\/beekeepers-blog\/how-to-install-a-package-of-bees\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSASKATRAZ TRAITS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eGentle demeanor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWinter hardy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHygienic behavior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMite resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackage bees are an economical way to get started in beekeeping. Unlike nucs or complete hives, package bees do not come with frames containing brood or honey. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePackage bees do come with a 10 day queen warranty, but \u003cstrong\u003eDO NOT\u003c\/strong\u003e come with our 30 day guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackages are our recommended option if you are stocking a top bar hive, or already have used equipment that has drawn comb. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen selecting bees for your hive, be sure to pick a location and time that works for you. Note: Changes to bee products (i.e., pick up dates\/times) will incur a $10 service fee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cb\u003eIf you would like to purchase 30 or more units, call your pickup store for BULK pricing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThrough a direct partnership with Olivarez Honeybees we are able to offer great bees at a competitive price. OHB is dedicated to raising strong, healthy bees\u003c\/strong\u003e—Italian, Carniolan, and Saskatraz—across pristine locations in Northern California, Montana, and Hawaii. Their bees begin the year pollinating almond groves, then move through seasonal cycles that include queen rearing, package production, and honey making in Montana’s rich prairies. With expert guidance from bee scientist Marla Spivak, OHB breeds resilient bees that thrive in changing environments, helping sustain pollinator populations across North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are Package Bees?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePackage bees are great for starting a new beehive or replenishing an existing colony. A typical bee package, often called a 'Bee Bus,' is a self-contained community of approximately 3 pounds of bees, equating to about 10,000 adult worker bees. These bees are a culmination of healthy, active, and robust workers and a queen bee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese packages are available for beekeeper pickup at any of our three locations. Our emphasis on safe and secure transportation is paramount, hence the 'Bee Bus' – a well-ventilated plastic container designed to maintain the bees' optimal condition during their journey to their new home. The 'Bee Bus' concept prioritizes the bees' wellness and integrates functionality with an aesthetic that supports our beekeepers' handling ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5dYGI0gLWDo?si=T3Mr7qwqg6sFj-TL\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage Bees with a Mated Queen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mated queen, the central figure in establishing a healthy and productive colony, accompanies each package. The queen resides within a separate protective cage to safeguard her during transport. Inclusively provided is an inverted can of sugar water, which serves as a food source to sustain the bees until they are settled into their hive and can begin foraging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon introducing the package into an empty hive, beekeepers will securely place the queen's cage amongst the newly homed bees. A candy plug seals the cage, which the worker bees will gradually chew away, enabling a controlled and natural release process for the queen. This carefully orchestrated introduction gives the worker bees time to familiarize themselves with the queen's pheromones and accept her as their sovereign leader, thus promoting a harmonious integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce free, the queen will become vital to the hive's prosperity by laying eggs and perpetuating the colony's lineage. This ceremonious act marks the beginning of the bee's industrious undertaking – establishing a complex, thriving colony that becomes a powerhouse of pollination and honey production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Llrh45tbFZE?si=28U0E3vB4Nr7wJRh\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe transition from package bees to a fully established hive offers new beekeepers a unique hands-on experience and the reward of witnessing the initial establishment of a hive's complex society. For seasoned bee enthusiasts, it presents an opportunity to extend their apiary and continue nurturing the ecosystem one hive at a time. The success of our beekeepers is of utmost importance, and we are here to support you every step of the way as you embark on this remarkable journey with your 2027 Package Bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen picking up your bees make sure to wear protective gear!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bee Supply","offers":[{"title":"Blue Ridge TX (Dallas area)","offer_id":49929353527539,"sku":"2027000000011","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Round Rock TX (Austin area)","offer_id":49929353560307,"sku":"2027000000012","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/7370\/6660\/files\/2027Saskatrazpackage.png?v=1784846060","url":"https:\/\/thebeesupply.com\/es\/products\/2027-ohb-saskatraz-package-bees-pick-up","provider":"The Bee Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}