Confirm queenlessness
Check carefully for an existing queen, eggs, or queen cells before introducing a replacement.
Seasonal availability
Honeybee queens for local beekeepers
Start a split, replace a failing queen, or requeen a colony with a healthy queen. Contact Bee To Z for current availability, pickup timing, and queen details.
Ask About QueensThe heart of the colony
Why a productive queen matters
A queen lays the eggs that become the next generation of workers. Her performance influences colony growth, brood pattern, temperament, and the hive’s ability to build up for local nectar flows.
Queens are living livestock, so availability and timing can change with weather, mating conditions, and the season. We will confirm the queen’s status and pickup details before your order.
Good reasons to requeen
- A queenless colony needs a new laying queen
- An aging or failing queen has an uneven brood pattern
- A beekeeper is making a new split
- A colony’s temperament or performance needs improvement
Before pickup
Plan for a successful introduction
Prepare the colony before bringing the queen home, and ask if you are unsure about timing or introduction.
Prepare the colony
Have the hive ready, reduce disturbance, and follow the recommended introduction method for the queen you receive.
Check acceptance
Give the colony time to accept her, then inspect for release and new eggs according to the pickup instructions.
Request availability
Tell us what your colony needs
- How many queens you are looking for.
- Whether this is for a split, a queenless hive, or planned requeening.
- Your preferred pickup timeframe.
Local pickup
Reserve queens early
Queen availability is seasonal and may be limited. Send your request early so we can share current details and arrange local pickup in the Treasure Coast area.
Request Queen Availability