Ozark Mountain Apis Mellifera
Hygenic Italian Queen and worker bees
My Hygienic Italian apis mellifera originate from an apiary located in Jesup, Ga. that has a blood line going back over 100 years, H&R Apiaries-Roberts Bee Company.
I received my first packages in the spring of 2010. We raise high quality hygienic queens, workers and drones. We practice an integrated pest management program to control pests and diseases in the apiary. I use essential oils, powder sugar, spices and other natural treatments to aid in the control of pests and diseases.
The stock that I use for the queen rearing program has survived in the Ozark Mountains USDA zone 6a since the spring of 2010. They have been tested for Varroa mites throughout the years. The mite loads in the fall 2018 were light to none. A 2019 microscopy for Nosema was done with a 0% spore load. The bees have a low Varroa mite count due to the Queen's hygienic traits, hive management and geographical location of the apiary.
I received my first packages in the spring of 2010. We raise high quality hygienic queens, workers and drones. We practice an integrated pest management program to control pests and diseases in the apiary. I use essential oils, powder sugar, spices and other natural treatments to aid in the control of pests and diseases.
The stock that I use for the queen rearing program has survived in the Ozark Mountains USDA zone 6a since the spring of 2010. They have been tested for Varroa mites throughout the years. The mite loads in the fall 2018 were light to none. A 2019 microscopy for Nosema was done with a 0% spore load. The bees have a low Varroa mite count due to the Queen's hygienic traits, hive management and geographical location of the apiary.
Jester EZ Box Nucleus Colony
Jester EZ Nuc colony
Nucleus colonies, aka nucs are 5 frame colonies made up by dividing existing
colonies in the spring and early summer.
Included in a Nucleus colony is a mated
Ozark Mountain Italian Queen, 3 frames of worker bees with capped brood, uncapped larvae,eggs and food (honey and bee bread),
1 drawn out brood frame for the queen to lay eggs into and 1 partially drawn frame with the wax builder bees building more comb.
colonies in the spring and early summer.
Included in a Nucleus colony is a mated
Ozark Mountain Italian Queen, 3 frames of worker bees with capped brood, uncapped larvae,eggs and food (honey and bee bread),
1 drawn out brood frame for the queen to lay eggs into and 1 partially drawn frame with the wax builder bees building more comb.
Established Colonies
A one story colony includes a mated Ozark Mountain Italian Queen, 7 frames of brood, larvae, eggs, honey and bee bread and 3 frames of empty drawn comb.
The hive box is a new standard Langstroth design and includes 1-9 5/8" brood box w/metal frame rests, 10-9-1/8" wood frames w/no foundation, bottom board w/wood entrance reducer, inner cover and telescoping cover w/metal top. (Hive stand not included.)
Brood boxes with wood or plastic frames and medium supers with wood or plastic frames are available for purchase with this offer.
These bees are ready to collect nectar and make honey!
The hive box is a new standard Langstroth design and includes 1-9 5/8" brood box w/metal frame rests, 10-9-1/8" wood frames w/no foundation, bottom board w/wood entrance reducer, inner cover and telescoping cover w/metal top. (Hive stand not included.)
Brood boxes with wood or plastic frames and medium supers with wood or plastic frames are available for purchase with this offer.
These bees are ready to collect nectar and make honey!
Pure Raw Honey
Fall 2012
We sell only pure raw honey. We do not use heat when we extract our honey. Raw honey is defined as honey that has been processed with as little heat as possible. Raw honey tends to granulate on its own in a short period of time. Granulated/crystallized honey is still good. Heat it up in hot tap water and it will return to normal in a short period of time.
Coming in spring 2023!
King Kong Strawberries
King Kong, May 21, 2013
The fruits are very large and over-sized with a mouth watering, super-juicy, ultra-sweet flavor!
Next Available: May 2023
Next Available: May 2023
Caroline Everbearing Raspberry
The fruits are very large and firm with an exquisite flavor just between sweet and tangy!
Not Available |
Wild Ozark Mtn. Blackberry
The fruits are large and juicy with a sweet/tart flavor.
Pick your own blackberries is available. Not Available |
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