{"product_id":"caucasian-mated-queen-bee","title":"Caucasian Mated Queen Bee for Sale | Heritage Bee Farm | Ships Overnight","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Caucasian Queen — The World's Gentlest Honeybee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Caucasian honeybee (Apis mellifera caucasica) originates from the high mountain valleys of the Caucasus region — Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan — where centuries of evolution shaped a bee of extraordinary calmness, remarkable foraging range, and steady, reliable productivity. Among experienced beekeepers, the Caucasian is widely regarded as the gentlest honeybee breed in the world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur Heritage Bee Farm Caucasian mated queens are raised from quality breeder stock in Myakka City, Florida, naturally open-mated with local drones, and personally inspected before shipping. If you have ever wanted a hive you could open without gloves — or without much smoke — the Caucasian might be exactly what your apiary needs.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Traits of the Caucasian Queen Bee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eExtraordinary gentleness — widely considered the calmest, most docile honeybee breed available anywhere in the world\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLongest tongue of any honeybee breed — Caucasian bees can access deep tubular flowers that other breeds cannot fully exploit, giving them a meaningful foraging advantage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSteady, consistent brood production — colonies grow at a measured, reliable pace without the population swings of more aggressive breeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGood winter hardiness — Caucasian bees overwinter well and are suitable for cooler climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLow defensiveness — minimal reaction to hive inspections even without heavy smoke, ideal for beekeepers who prefer relaxed hive management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHeavy propolis production — colonies seal gaps and cracks thoroughly, which can benefit hive health but requires a good hive tool at every inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs the Caucasian Queen Right for Your Operation?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Caucasian queen is the top recommendation for any beekeeper who values calmness above all other traits — urban beekeepers with neighbors nearby, beekeeping educators who do demonstrations, new beekeepers who want a forgiving first hive, and anyone who simply wants an easier, more relaxed experience at the hive. Two things to plan for: Caucasian colonies are known for heavy propolis use, which can make frames and hive components sticky and harder to separate — always bring your hive tool. They also tend to build up more slowly in spring than Italian or Carniolan colonies, so they may not be the first choice for beekeepers chasing an early nectar flow.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest For\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eUrban and suburban beekeepers who need the lowest-defensiveness colony possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBeekeeping educators and those who do public bee demonstrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNew beekeepers wanting the most forgiving, gentle first hive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBeekeepers in cooler climates who want good winter hardiness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li4\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAnyone who has dealt with defensive hives and wants a complete change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li2\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBeekeepers who want access to the widest range of floral nectar sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShipping and Availability\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur Caucasian mated queens ship via UPS Next Day Air on your selected date. Each queen is individually caged with attendant bees and a candy plug for gradual colony introduction. Select your preferred ship date from the variant selector above. Every queen is inspected at our Myakka City, Florida apiary before she ships.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAre Caucasian bees really that gentle?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn our experience, yes — Caucasian colonies are noticeably calmer during inspections than most other breeds. Many beekeepers who keep Caucasians describe them as the most relaxed hive they have ever worked with. That said, all bees will defend themselves if threatened — proper protective gear is still recommended.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is the heavy propolis use like in practice?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaucasian bees are heavy propolis producers, meaning they fill gaps and cracks in the hive thoroughly. This is actually beneficial for hive health, but it does mean your frames and boxes may be more difficult to separate. A sturdy hive tool and some patience go a long way.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do Caucasians compare to Italians for honey production?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eItalians typically outproduce Caucasians in honey yield due to their larger colony populations. Caucasians are solid producers, but their main advantage is temperament and foraging range, not raw honey volume.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow do I introduce a Caucasian queen?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSame as any queen introduction — make the colony queenless 24 hours before placing the caged queen between frames in the upper brood box. Let the bees release her through the candy plug naturally over 3–5 days.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExperience a Truly Calm Hive — Order Today\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you have spent any time working defensive hives and wondering if beekeeping has to feel that stressful, a Caucasian queen from Heritage Bee Farm may be the answer. Raised at our Myakka City, Florida apiary with the same care and quality control we put into every queen we produce — select your ship date above and discover what the world's gentlest honeybee can do for your apiary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"heritagebees","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47773043884244,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.heritagebees.com\/products\/caucasian-mated-queen-bee","provider":"Heritage Bee Farm ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}