Where to buy queens at this time of year reasonably priced

BEEMAN · July 31, 2008, 04:21:34 PM

Can anyone advise where I might be able to buy some queens for some swarms that I have caught in the last few weeks? Some of the swarm queens are laying a very good pattern but most are just so-so. I have been trying to find some at a reasonable price to no avail. I would appreciate any information.

catfishbill · July 31, 2008, 04:44:05 PM

i have bought some from kelleys in the last couple of weeks.about 15 bucks ea.

Jerrymac · July 31, 2008, 07:00:24 PM

Have you checked out Michael Bush?

Shawn · July 31, 2008, 07:36:05 PM

http://web.mac.com/dannpurvis/iWeb/Purvis%20Brothers%20Bees.com/Product-Prices.html. Just orderd today from them.

ArmucheeBee · July 31, 2008, 08:06:16 PM

Arthur Hudgins sells Italians here in GA, $18 but shipping is $15. He has many right now. Let me know if you want his number.

Kathyp · July 31, 2008, 08:06:56 PM

do you know if your swarms had virgin or maybe really young queens? i got one earlier that had a virgin. it took her a long time to get going well, but now she's super. i hate to requeen a swam if i don't have to. especially if i know it has come from a long existing feral hive.

mine was probably the 3rd swarm out of that tree according to the lady who called me. as i understand it, after-swarms often fly with a virgin or very new queen.

Hayesbo · July 31, 2008, 08:41:21 PM

Quote from: ArmucheeBee on July 31, 2008, 08:06:16 PM
Arthur Hudgins sells Italians here in GA, $18 but shipping is $15. He has many right now. Let me know if you want his number.

His are minnesota hygenic italians. They are sooo cute, they look just like a queen bee only smaller. Mr Hudgins is very easy to work with. He had me 2 queens within a half hour after my initial phone call.

I am in rockmart and work in Rome 3 days a week, ArmucheeBee

Steve

ArmucheeBee · July 31, 2008, 09:53:30 PM

Good to hear of someone near me. I can not send email yet so I had to post again. I know this is not the place to ask, but do you attend the Bartow Beeks meeting in Cartersville? They are on Tues. and I have a continuing ed. class so I can not make them. Can I get your email for a contact near me? I am working with Michealea Flynn and Amber Prince to get started. Also, know David Johnston.

Robo · July 31, 2008, 10:06:05 PM

Quote from: ArmucheeBee on July 31, 2008, 09:53:30 PM
Good to hear of someone near me. I can not send email yet so I had to post again. I know this is not the place to ask, but do you attend the Bartow Beeks meeting in Cartersville? They are on Tues. and I have a continuing ed. class so I can not make them. Can I get your email for a contact near me? I am working with Michealea Flynn and Amber Prince to get started. Also, know David Johnston.

Stephen, you have full privileges....

Hayesbo · August 01, 2008, 07:40:16 AM

thanks Rob.

Steve

Shawn · August 01, 2008, 03:00:53 PM

Dont forget to check with Don, http://www.geocities.com/fatbeeman/