(Italian) 3 lb. Package Bees With Queen - Pickup Riverside, CA

Italian Live Bees — PRE-ORDER

Pickup Day: Saturday, April 4th, 2026 · 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Pickup Location: Pierco · Riverside, CA 92501
(Pierco, Riverside, CA – Pickup Only; Not Shipped)

🏷️ Pre-Season Reserve Pricing

Lock in your 2026 bee packages at the best pricing available through January.
Prices increase after January 31 — reserve now to secure your bees and your savings.

✨ What’s Included

• 3 lbs of healthy Italian honey bees (approximately 10,000 bees)
• 1 newly mated, marked Italian queen
• “Bee Bus” plastic transport package for safer travel
• 1 feed (syrup) can for transit

🐝 Why Italian Bees?

Italian bees are our most requested line of packages — a proven favorite among hobbyists and professionals alike.

• Proven Producers: Strong honey yields and dependable brood production.
• Gentle Temperament: Excellent handling — perfect for new beekeepers.
• Hygienic & Resilient: Bred for disease resistance and includes VSH (hygienic) traits for modern survivability.
• Reliable Overwintering: Balanced brood rearing for sustained colony strength.

📦 Terms & Conditions

• Pickup Only: No shipping available. All orders must be picked up in Riverside, CA 92501.
• Changes: $10 fee applies after payment.
• Cancellations: $50 non-refundable fee per package.
• Missed Pickup: Failure to arrive on pickup day results in forfeiture of payment.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When will my bees be ready?
Pickup is scheduled for Saturday, April 4th, 2026 (7:00 AM – 11:00 AM). Subject to change based on weather and supplier timing.

How will I be contacted?
You’ll receive an email 1–2 weeks before pickup to confirm your appointment and final instructions.

What happens if I miss pickup?
Unfortunately, failure to attend the pickup event will result in forfeiture of your payment.

Can I change my order after checkout?
Yes, but changes incur a $10 fee per package. Cancellations are subject to a $50 non-refundable fee per package.

⚠️ Important Notice

By purchasing, you agree that your Italian Bee Packages are for pickup only at Pierco in Riverside, CA on April 4th, 2026 between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Bees are not shipped and cannot be held beyond the pickup window.