Bees-Starter/Nucleus Colony-Purdue Mite-biter aka Indiana Leg-chewers Local Honey Honey production tends to be

Honey production tends to be over 100 pounds

since these are usually quick splits in the flurry of Spring crazy season

with good brood nest management so they will not starve

They are very hygienic showing brood removal when we test them using Kiara Wagoner's UBO or Buchler (pin-killed brood see below pic) assays

This because of the Bee Die-off of 2024-25

Bees-Starter/Nucleus Colony-Purdue Mite-biter aka Indiana Leg-chewers Local Honey Honey production tends to beWe are not selling nucs in 2026. This because of the Bee Die off of 2024 25; we are reselecting stock that is resistant to virus and Nosema based stressors. This is a rebuilding year. Queens still available starting late JULY. We love our friendly little honey bees, and the honey that the work so hard to make. We now sell both honey and honey bees. Always Summer Herbs is participating with other bee breeders to raise bees that do not require chemical