Saskatraz - Mated Queen Bee

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU PLACE YOUR ORDER.  In Store Pickup Only. We are excited to supply beekeepers of all sizes and experience with high-quality, genetically diversified bees, enabling each beekeeper to fulfill their goals.  Saskatraz hybrids are produced in Northern California (Orland area) exclusively by Olivarez Honey Bees using Saskatraz breeder queens constructed in Saskatchewan, Canada by Meadow Ridge Enterprises (Breeder and CEO, Albert J. Robertson). A detailed review of the Saskatraz project (established 2005) including breeding methods, published research articles ,power point presentations and information on individual breeding families, including Saskatraz hybrids can be found at www.saskatraz.com. Saskatraz breeder queens are selected for honey production, wintering ability, temperament, tracheal mite resistance, varroa tolerance / resistance and brood diseases. The Saskatraz breeding program uses recurrent natural selection to select for varroa tolerance in product