Beekeeping FAQ

Are you Bee Packages Treated for Mites? 

 Yes, our Bee packages have been treated for mites.

Will They Survive in Northern Climates?

Yes – the Italian Carniolan hybrid we sell is used by commercial and hobbyists all over our areas with great success.

Is the Queen Marked?

No, we do not mark the Queen Bee in the packages. 

Where do we Source Our Bees From? 

We source our bees from Mellivo BeesSpace LLC.

What do I do if my Queen is Dead on Arrival? 

On occasion, we do have packages with a deceased Queen Bee, we are more than happy to replace them for you. If you find that you need a replacement please reach out to [e-mail] and we would be more than happy to help!

Who Are Our Experts? 

We're working on our bee expertise every day and have many knowledgeable sales team members in many of our stores including a number of beekeepers; however, we do also rely on the knowledge of our bee supplier Mellivo as well for any areas we are still needing to learn in order to give the best advice and solutions we can.

How to Feed Bee Throughout the Winter:  

To keep the colony fed during the winter the hive will need at least 50-60 pounds of stored honey to keep them from starvation in the winter.  If you know early enough in the season, like in the fall, you can begin feeding them. Even if you don't feed until winter and early spring, you can still feed the bees. more information about preparing your bees for winter can be found on our blog by using the link below.

https://north40.com/blog/preparing-your-beehives-for-winter-best-practices-for-cold-climates 

 

How Many Eggs Can A Queen Lay? 

A queen's process of laying one egg takes only a few seconds, and a queen is capable of laying up to 2,000 honey bee eggs within a single day. A queen can be kept in a queen cage without harm for weeks or months. However, the attendants need to be changed every 14-20 days.