Russian Carniolan Honey Bee Queen

California raised Russian Carniolan queen bees are valued for their unique characteristics to install easily and establish strong, hygienic hives that are excellent honey producers making them a great asset to any hive. 



Russian bees with their dark, gray/ black coloration have shown excellent resistance to Varroa and tracheal mites. They overwinter very well and build up fast in the spring with the nectar flow due to their innate ability to work with their surrounding environment. They produce more propolis than other breeds as part of their hygienic, disease resistant behavior. Russian bees are an excellent choice for beekeepers seeking to avoid colony loss caused by varroa mites or beginning beekeepers who desire bees that may require less frequent or lower levels of treatments.

Russian Carniolan bees stand out for the following incredible traits:

• Excellent resistance to Varroa and tracheal mites.
  
• Hearty, overwinter well in cooler climates.
  
• Excellent foragers resulting in fast spring build up.
  
• Higher propolis production as a part of their hygienic and disease resistant behaviour.
  
• Selected for VSH traits and resistance to brood diseases.