{"product_id":"2027-spring-queen-bees","title":"2027 Early Spring Queens - Latshaw Lineage (Pre-Order Deposit)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFor 2027 we will have queens available for \u003cstrong\u003elocal pick up\u003c\/strong\u003e on April 24th in Hillsdale, MI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThese queens are perfect for beekeepers looking to expand their apiaries this season or make successful splits early in the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMany local beekeepers struggle to source queens this early in the season due to unpredictable Michigan weather. But, we’ve secured a small batch from one of our favorite breeders, so you can get your colonies off to a strong start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThese queens come from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eLatshaw lineage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, a carefully selected line of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eCarniolian bees\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e renowned for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional overwintering\u003c\/strong\u003e ability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e surviving harsh midwest winters with minimal intervention.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow food consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e leading to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eefficient, resourceful bees that make the most of their stores.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHigh honey production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e – prolific and consistent honey makers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGentle temperament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e – easy to work with, making hive inspections stress-free.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBeautiful dark coloring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e – dark bees have been known to have higher hygienic behavior.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStrong colony growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e – known for creating large, productive hives quickly.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEach queen has been carefully raised to ensure \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003ehealth, vitality, and strong genetics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e for your local environment. Whether you’re expanding your existing hives or replacing queens from last season, these queens are designed to give you a thriving colony from day one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePrice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e $40 total\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDeposit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e $20 \u003c\/strong\u003eto reserve your queen (non-refundable unless we can’t produce your order due to weather or other factors) \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"p1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBalance due:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e $20 per queen at pick-up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e📅 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePick-up date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e April 24th (weather depending)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eReserve your 2027 spring queen today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e and be ready to take your hive management to the next level. \u003cstrong\u003eLocal pickup only\u003c\/strong\u003e — don’t miss out on these supplies are \u003cstrong\u003eLIMITED.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"BeeFit Beekeeping","offers":[{"title":"$20","offer_id":51299420700959,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0883\/4570\/6783\/files\/Untitled_-_November_02_2026_at_15.16.02.jpg?v=1793651166","url":"https:\/\/beefitbeekeeping.com\/products\/2027-spring-queen-bees","provider":"BeeFit Beekeeping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}