Beaut Bees has always had a heart for Queen Bees and from the beginning it has been a journey of innovation, research and trial to perfect our techniques. We are always striving for more & have made great gain on our genetic improvement program. Our team are very excited about what is to come of our 2019-20 season!
All of our Queens are bred from carefully selected breeder Queens and drone hives. Queens are sent in mailing cages with nurse bees via overnight courier with expected delivery being the morning after dispatch (with exception of some rural locations). The Queen is well cared for by her loyal attendants & travel with candy to ensure she stays healthy in transit.
Our Queen Team are dedicated and experienced; Queen Bees are vastly different to their sons & daughters and it takes vast experience to learn the intricate nature of the Queen and her wide range of characteristics. It's always been a Beaut Bees priority to positively impact the beekeeping industry as a whole and we are keen to see the industry grow in a sustainable, professional and mature manner in New Zealand.
We sell both Mated & Virgin Queen Bees nationwide and supply new season Queens to beekeepers from Cape Reinga - Invercargill. Prior to dispatch our Queens are assessed and are checked for quality; Mated Queens are only harvested once a keeper has checked their laying patterns and have been seen to have either mature larvae or capped brood. Virgins are checked for activity, size, wing formation, leg functionality, colour & overall strength.