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Description

Give yourself an extra layer of protection with this package that includes a vaccinated Italian queen to protect against American Foulbrood. Dalan's Oral Honeybee Vaccine provides protection for the queen and her brood, to help ensure your colony is armed against the devastating effects of American Foulbrood.

The California Italian bees in this package are known for their resilience, adaptability, and exceptional honey production, especially tailored for regions with early honey flows. These remarkable Italian bees have been meticulously bred to excel in demanding environments, and their unique ability to regulate colony population based on pollen and nectar availability makes them the ultimate choice for beekeepers facing harsh conditions.

Healthy hives are built from healthy brood.

There are many factors that stress honeybee colonies. Among these, American Foulbrood (AFB) is among the most devastating of bee bacterial infections. The bacterial spores that cause AFB have been found to be present in up to 50% of hives tested in Canada and the United States. Developed by Dalan Animal Health, this breakthrough in honeybee care is the first and only biologic conditionally licensed by the USDA-CVB to help in the fight against AFB. The vaccine is safe, non-chemical, and suitable for use in organic agriculture. When queen bees are orally inoculated with Dalan’s vaccine, protection works through a biological mechanism called transgenerational immune priming (TGIP), whereby the queen passes immunity to her daughters before they hatch. The vaccine exposes queen bees to inactive bacteria, which enables the larvae hatched in the hive to resist infection.

Vaccinated queens are a new solution created by Dalan Animal Health, allowing eggs to begin building up immunity before they hatch. Protect your brood from day one to stay ahead of hive health threats. Preorder vaccinated queens today from Mann Lake.

With 20,000 hives vaccinated in North America and growing, hear what customers are saying about the product:

"Of 8 colonies, the one with the vaccinated queen is currently the strongest going into winter. I find this especially impressive as all the other colonies are locally adapted (100% survival last winter) and most were well established before the arrival of the vaccinated queen". - Cecily from BC, Canada

"I'm really excited about the proactive approach to bee health. In our most recent trial, we found that DWV-B viral loads were 90% lower in vaccinated colonies. It looks like this vaccine could be a powerful tool for preventing both AFB and DWV, helping us shift from managing infections to outright prevention." - Trevor Tauzer, Tauzer Apiaries

"In our yard, performance has been great, strong build up, enough to support our aggressive splits throughout the season. Acceptance rate went just as well. Bees look good, hives are strong and brood is beautiful!" - Nadine from ON, Canada

Learn more about new experimental data showing how vaccination significantly reduced Deformed Wing Virus (DWV-B) in a large commercial yard in American Bee Journal.

What's included with your package of bees?

Package comes with (1) AFB-vaccinated California Italian queen and 3lb package of bees in plastic bee bus.
Strengths of California Italian Bees:
- Effective foraging habits
- Strong cleaning behaviors
- Gentle and docile temperament
- Prolificity, with a keen focus on brood-raising
- Exceptional productivity and honey production capacities
- Has a propensity for efficient comb building and super entry

Click here for more information on why to vaccinate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Order and Shipping Details

Our bee packages are available while supplies last. The price includes shipping. For USPS shipping, packages will require pickup at your local post office.

We’ll contact you with a shipment date and provide tracking information once the bees are shipped. Cancellations are not accepted within 14 days of the bees’ estimated ship date.

Our bee package orders are prepaid. Orders are subject to a $10 change or cancellation fee after the prepayment has been processed.

By purchasing, you’re agreeing to our Bee Policy.

Bee Insurance

There is always a risk when shipping live animals, so Mann Lake includes insurance with the purchase of every shipped package. Any package with 1 ½” or more of dead bees spread evenly on the bottom of the package is eligible for a refund or replacement. To file a claim, simply submit a photo of the shipping label and the package showing more than 1 ½” of dead bees on the bottom of the package when spread evenly across the bottom via our website Package Bee Help. We make every effort to ship replacements, if available, on the earliest ship date possible. If we are unable to accommodate a replacement, a refund will be issued within 7-10 business days of submission.

Specification

3.00 LBS
Shipped packages will ship via USPS & will be held at local Post Office for pickup.
An unmarked queen will be included in live bee packages.
Honey Bee Genetics produces queens and bees year-round in the temperate climate of the Sacramento Valley in California.
They are a leader in the industry because their beekeepers have many years of expertise and care about producing healthy, hygienic, & well-nourished bees.
HBG packages install easily and establish strong, hygienic hives that are excellent honey producers.
Tauzer Apiaries has a long-standing relationship with Honey Bee Genetics and sustains the important queen rearing practices begun by Tom and Steve so long ago. Mark Tauzer and the Tauzer Family have been beekeeping and raising queens since 1973.
Bee packages cannot be shipped to a PO Box. You must provide a physical address.
Pick up available in Woodland, CA.