Bees for Sale
Our bee sales are available seasonally.All pre-orders for bee purchases open each year November 1st for pickup the following Spring. See below for more details, product dependent.
Bill's Bees sells Italian Honey Bees with known gentle genetics that are easy to work with and build up abundantly for pollination and honey production. We sell VSH-Italian Queen Bees from our favorite breeders in Northern California where there are no Africanized Honey Bees. Whether you are a new beekeeper or already experienced, these bees are perfect for you. Our bees are ideal for Backyard Beekeeping in Los Angeles and commercial beekeeping.
Nucleus Colony: 5 frame Nucs on deep Langstroth frames includes a proven laying VSH-Italian mated and marked queen, brood, and resources. They are Italian honey bees with known gentle genetics. Estimated pick-up date early to mid-May.
Package Bees: Includes 3lbs of Italian honey bees in a screened cage and a VSH-Italian mated and marked queen in a screened queen cage. They are Italian honey bees making them ideal for Backyard Beekeeping in Los Angeles. Packages can be installed in any style hive; for best success we recommend Langstroth hives. The VSH-Italian queen bee is produced and mated in Northern, CA where there are no Africanized genetics ensuring gentle behaving offspring. Estimated pick-up date early to mid-April.
2024 VSH Italian Queens: (VSH-Varroa Sensitive Hygiene), marked, mated, with known gentle genetics. Must call to schedule pickup 818-312-1691
Hive Stand: Heavy Duty steel hive stand with 4 legs that can be placed in cans filled with motor oil, to isolate the hive, if ants are a problem. This stand is also tall enough that skunks can not reach the hive if they are a problem. Can support at least 200 lbs. It is best to locate your hive in direct sunlight on a dry, solid surface. Available for PICK UP ONLY!
PICKUP INFORMATION:
Pickup dates are dependent on which product is ordered and weather; may range from April to September.
Locations: 18710 Little Tujunga Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA
1677 East Del Amo Blvd. Carson, CA
RESTOCKING CHARGE: On orders that are cancelled there is a $50 restocking fee per item for package bees, nucleus colonies, and complete hives. There is a $30 restocking fee per item for Queen bees. Please call or text us with your name and order number if you need to cancel 818-312-1691.
REFUND POLICY: ALL orders that have not been picked up, cancelled, or otherwise communicated intent within 24hrs of the pick up date will be considered a "no show" meaning the order is automatically cancelled and is no longer eligible for pickup or any refund, full payment is forfeited.
**WE DO NOT SHIP BEES**
**BEES CAN NOT BE PICKED UP AT FARMERS MARKETS**
Thank you for purchasing your bees from our family at Bill's Bees!
