It is likely, but not guaranteed, that they will be available to pick up on Saturday, April 27th. We will update you via email as we know more about the delivery day. Please ensure you provide a valid email address you regularly monitor during checkout. Purchasing a package implies consent to contact you via email.

These package bees are produced by C. F. Koehnen and Sons, one of the premier queen-rearing families in the US. They are shaken from colonies in California after the almond season and brought to their new home in Colorado in a climate-controlled trailer to help prevent temperature stress on the bees.

Here's what they have to say about their Cordovan Italian queens" "Our Cordovan breeding project began in approximately 1975. Our Italians have been exclusively lighter colored Cordovans ever since, with color ranging from light yellow to rust. They have many fine qualities: the queens are very prolific, known for their rapid Spring buildup, and they are extremely gentle. They are proven to be very hygienic. Two-thirds of our production is this Italian. "

You are responsible for picking up your bees on delivery day or finding somebody to get your bees for you. To Bee or Not To Bee will not hold or care for your bees beyond the scheduled delivery period. You may cancel your order before April 1st for a 15% administrative fee. After April 1st, there are no refunds for canceled orders. Please see our full cancellation and refund policy.

We do not ship bees, so please check the box for in-store pickup when you see it during the checkout process.