OHB Italian Package Bees - USPS (East)

Italian Queens are the cornerstone of OHB’s breeding program. We select for practical field performance: gentle temperament, strong honey production, reliable brood expansion, and solid overwintering. Our breeder work incorporates hygienic traits (e.g., VSH / Minnesota Hygienic influences) to support colony health and mite awareness. 📅 Seasonal Availability: Package bees are produced and shipped late March through mid-May only. Outside of this window, products remain visible for reference but are not available for purchase. Why Italian Gentle & workable: handler-friendly colonies that are easy to manage. Productive & consistent: dependable brood pattern and honey yields across diverse regions. Hygienic focus: selection pressure for hygienic behavior to support parasite/disease management. .ohb-darkbox, .ohb-darkbox * { color:#f5f5f5 !important; } .ohb-darkbox h3 { color:#ffd24c !important; margin:0 0 8px; } .ohb-darkbox a { color:#ffd24c !important; text-decoratio