VSH Buckfast Mated Queen
£50.00
Welcome to Black Mountain Honey, your trusted source for pioneering Varroa Sensitive Hygiene Buckfast Queen Bees, meticulously bred to thrive in the face of the varroa mite. Dive into the future of beekeeping with our mated queens, designed to elevate your apiary experience and foster a treatment-free approach.
Our VSH (Varroa Sensitive Hygiene) Buckfast Queen Bees are the epitome of varroa mite resistance. Derived from a meticulous breeding process, these queens exhibit heightened hygienic behaviour, actively detecting and removing varroa mites from the hive. When you choose our VSH queens, you're investing in the sustainability and health of your colonies.
Unlock the full potential of your beekeeping venture with our premium mated queens. Each VSH Buckfast Queen is carefully mated to ensure optimal genetic diversity, contributing to robust colonies that thrive in diverse environmental conditions. Our commitment to excellence guarantees that your hive is equipped with the genetic resilience needed for long-term success.
Experience the convenience of purchasing VSH Buckfast Queen Bees through our user-friendly online platform. Buying queen bees has never been easier – simply explore our selection, choose the perfect mated queen for your apiary, and enjoy secure shipping to your doorstep. Revolutionise your beekeeping practice with the click of a button.
Embrace a sustainable approach to beekeeping with our VSH Buckfast Queen Bees. These queens are the cornerstone of treatment-free beekeeping, offering a natural solution to varroa mite control. Say goodbye to chemical interventions and embrace a more environmentally friendly and economically viable path to beekeeping success.
As pioneers in bee breeding, we proudly offer F1 Buckfast Queens, the result of a carefully managed breeding program. F1 hybrids exhibit unparalleled vigour, combining the best traits of their parent colonies. Elevate your apiary with these exceptional queens, maximising productivity and resilience.
Black Mountain Honey is your gateway to a transformative beekeeping experience. Invest in VSH Buckfast Queen Bees for varroa resistance, optimal genetics, and a commitment to treatment-free beekeeping. Buy queen bees from us and embark on a journey towards sustainable and thriving apiaries.
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Shipping Info
24hr Royal Mail Special Delivery (Pre 1pm). Signature REQUIRED. Queens are guaranteed to arrive alive. CANNOT be posted through letter box - £9.50
Queens are forecast to arrive the day AFTER 'day of dispatch'. We are unable to guarantee the day or time of delivery.
We guarantee the live arrival of your queens using ONLY THE ROYAL MAIL SPECIAL DELIVERY SERVICE (£9.50). If queens arrived damaged or dead, we will replace free of charge when paying for the premium Special Delivery service.
Please ensure your address is 100% correct. We cannot be held liable for any failed deliveries if the address is incorrect or you aren't available to sign for your delivery.
Dead on Arrival
We will replace Queens that arrive dead on arrival ONLY if they are still in their SEALED cage and reported within 8 hrs of the FIRST recorded delivery slot. You will be required to take a video of the queen alongside a copy of your order number. All dead queens must be returned to us in their sealed cages.
We only offer our 'dead on arrival' guarantee when using the Premium Royal Mail Special Delivery option.
All queens sent using RM 24 ARE NOT COVERED IF THEY DIE WHILST IN TRANSIT, REGARDLESS OF ANY DELAYS INCURRED WHILST WITH THE COURIER.
Important Delivery Dates
To ensure you receive your queens at the right time, please select a date of DISPATCH. The queens will arrive the following day. If you select 'ASAP' we will send them as soon as they are available but queens that are ordered against specific dates will take priority.
Queens are forecast to arrive the day AFTER 'day of dispatch'. We are unable to guarantee the day of delivery.
Cancellations
ALL CANCELLED ORDERS WILL INCUR A £5 RESTOCKING AND PAYMENT PROCESSING FEE.
We work closely with our breeders to ensure we have a steady supply of queens and cancelled orders make it very difficult for us to accurately assess the needs throughout the course of the year.
Our payment processing facility on the website incurs fees regardless of whether the balance is refunded to the customer.
From Sunday 17th July 2022 all cancelled orders will incur a £5 surcharge. By placing an order on this website, you acknowledge and accept that any transaction that is cancelled, will incur a £5 cancellation charge.
Full Description
VSH Buckfast Mated Queen
When ordering VSH Buckfast Mated Queens you will receive the following:
- A marked, open mated, VSH Buckfast Mated Queen in a slow release queen introduction cage. Queens are not clipped and we do not offer this service. If you order more than one queen, they will arrive in separate cages (along with attendant bees).
- A5 introduction postcard detailing successful methods for introduction and QR codes for support videos on our YouTube channel.
- Orders will arrive in a ventilated cardboard container. Your consignment will require a signature on arrival.
- On placement of order you will receive an email confirmation. On the day of dispatch, you will receive a tracking code which can be tracked at Royal MaiL
Queens should be introduced to the beehives as soon as they are delivered. They can be introduced into a colony on the same day as dispatching the queen but fondant tabs should only be opened once the colony is hopelessly queenless.
Here is a link to our YouTube channel on how to successfully introduce queens. We cannot be held liable for any failed queen introductions. Bees are wild creatures and successful introduction is never guaranteed.
Mated queen bees are natural creatures and although we can advise you on how to achieve the best introduction success, we cannot be held liable for any failed queen introductions.
Untreated honey bees in tropical environments have been observed to develop certain levels of resistance to varroa. The strong selective pressure (no treatment by beekeepers, therefore a lot of Varroa) combined with a favorable climate for bees, allows a certain percentage of colonies to survive long enough to guarantee the creation of offspring (swarms, new colonies). These colonies have inherited one or more traits that help them keep the Varroa infestation under control.Also in the institutes, colonies have been selected that have favorable traits and can better control the number of Varroa in the hive. The best results so far are achieved by selecting honey bees with Varroa Sensitive Hygiene (VSH) behavior: these bees can detect Varroa in the brood and remove the brood with Varroa so that Varroa cannot reproduce and multiply.
Reviews
Hello Laurence
I recently purchased a queen from you, as I had a very hot hive I inherited as a swarm which was a challenge as I was in my first year of beekeeping!
Our new queen arrived (named 'Elsa' by my 4 yr old grandaughter), and I did my best to follow the instructions, she eventually ran free on the frames on Sunday and to my delight she is still alive and I now have eggs!
This is just a quick email to say thank you
Kind regards
Sally
Ordered a mated queen, fantastic communication and delivery as promised. The adjoining YouTube channel is a tremendous help, keep it up Laurence!