Queen Bee Saskatraz Hybrid

ESTIMATED TO ARRIVE JULY 12th.

ETA 7/12/23

Because of factors out of our control (like weather or shipping delays) we can’t guarantee a pick-up day or time, so please call before coming to pick-up your queens to be sure they have arrived on schedule.

About Saskatraz Bees

Saskatraz hybrid queen bees originate from Saskatchewan, Canada and have been selected for high honey production, good overwintering ability, relatively calm temperament, tracheal and varroa mite resistance. The Saskatraz breeding program uses recurrent natural selection to select for varroa tolerance in productive colonies with good economic traits, and queens are crossed with VSH bees to increase varroa resistance. Other traits include: fast spring buildup, which results in increased honey production during the summer honey flows. Drones from these queens carry the genetics of their mother, so use of this stock will incorporate the Saskatraz genes into your existing hives by the natural requeening process.

Saskatraz Hybrid queens have been crossed and open mated with different genetic families, including Italian Hybrid and Carniolan. Since they have such a diverse genetic background, the coloring can be different on the queens, from a lighter yellow color with a black tipped tail, to a tiger striped color, and even a darker black color. 

All bee sales are non-refundable. *** If you are not sure whether you need a queen, please give us a call first to chat about it! Once you place your order, she's yours.