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OHB Saskatraz Package Bees

$215.95

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Description

Olivarez Honey Bees is the exclusive authorized producers of Saskatraz queens in the United States. Saskatraz produced by Olivarez Honey Bees (OHB) are highly valued for their unique traits and robust performance in varied conditions. Your order comes with approximately 3 lbs of bees and a young, naturally mated Saskatraz queen, all prepared to be introduced into their new hive. 

  • CERTIFIED free from Small Hive Beetle
  • CERTIFIED Africanized-free genetics

Key Features

Saskatraz honey bees offer the following standout attributes that make them an asset to any hive:

  • High honey production
  • Solid wintering ability
  • Increased resistance to varroa and brood diseases
  • Demonstrated hygienic behavior
  • Gentle temperament 
  • No cage exchange is necessary

All Olivarez Honey Bee packages are certified free from Small Hive Beetle and have Africanized-free genetics.

Check out this link to learn more about these amazing bees.

See our installation guide here to help get your new Saskatraz colony settled in.

The Saskatraz Breeding Process

Recurrent natural selection is at the heart of the Saskatraz breeding process. This approach ensures that each bee in your package has superior varroa tolerance.

These bees come from lines that maintain prosperity even under pressure, augmenting your hive’s economic viability. You’re not only welcoming bees into your hive but becoming a part of an evolutionary journey towards healthier bee populations.

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.

Package bee orders are prepaid and 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 Ground & will be held at local Post Office for pickup.
  • An unmarked queen will be included in live bee packages.
  • Certified Small Hive Beetle-free.
  • Certified Africanized-free genetics.

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Reviews

31 Reviews
  • 5

    Saskatraz

    by LEE WOODS on Apr 13, 2024

    I have worked with many different types of bees, but I do believe these are the most gentle ones I have ever had.

  • 5

    3# package

    by Derry K. Oliver on Apr 13, 2024

    I purchased a 3# package of Saskatraz Bees . There was a problem when I received them. Took pictures and sent to Man Lake. Everything was handled quickly and efficiently. I will continue to do business with them. Honeybee Rescue

  • 4

    Sassies get a B+

    by Panda Kim on Mar 11, 2024

    OHB is a ham of a company super fun answered all my questions. Mann Lake is top-shelf I ordered from them a few times. There staff is super cool Kim helped me out last year. This year I am expanding my bee empire to 3 hives (mu-ha-ha) soon I will cover the earth in Honey, Live on Mars and use this planet as a dip bowl. But first I must order my Sassies from here. Are they nice, no they do not like humans, they do not want your dirty mitts in their home. Just think of god took the roof off your home threw smoke at you and took all your canned foods. So my advice just leave them alone and they will do bee stuff. Is this type of bee better than the other kinds. We as humans (have no idea) we just smile and nod. I will say they are better than your prom-date. Or even the last movie you saw. I like these because I live and California and these bee's are so much easier to name. It's hard to come up with 1587 Russian or Italian names. These bee's do not care what you name them so your can name them like Pokémon. OK Good Talk.

  • 4

    "Sassies" Review

    by Montana Hill on Feb 12, 2024

    I bought 2 packages of this breed, and was quite impressed. Being a first-time beekeeper, there were a few "mishaps." One queen died in her cage within a couple days (I didn't properly open it, so likely my fault), but I was able to find a replacement swarm/queen for the workers. The other hive was quite gentle (my boyfriend could mow in front of the hive without a suit and didn't get stung), seemed to build comb quickly, and though they did have some mites, seemed to take it well. Unfortunately, I couldn't see how well they survived the winter because they abdicated the hive in August, taking everything with them.