3 LB Honey Bee Packages- Italian/Carniolan Hybrid
2026 Spring Packages – Pre-Order NOW & Save 20%
Lock in the strongest, longest-lived, treatment-free-capable bees of the season — at the absolute lowest price we’ll offer in 2026.
Use code EARLY20 at checkout → 20% off until March 1st, 2026.
3 lb Hybrid Italian × Carniolan Package – $218.75 → $175 with code
(≈ 10,000–12,000 bees + mated, Latshaw Genetic queen)
The gold-standard package that sells out first every single year. Here’s why thousands of Upper Midwest beekeepers refuse to run anything else:
- Exclusively genetics from Latshaw Apiaries (Ohio) — the most proven Varroa-resistant, hygienic breeder stock in the country and open mated with Italian and Carniolan drones.
- Breeder queens routinely thrive and produce into their 5th year with ZERO treatments
- Explosive spring buildup + monster honey crops — the true commercial “workhorse” hybrid
- Gentle temperament perfect for backyards, tough enough for commercial pollination
If you are new to mite-resistant genetics, you can read up on what it means here- How Mite Resistant Genetics are helping beekeepers.
This is the #1 choice for:
- New beekeepers starting on foundation
- Anyone wanting the fastest, most reliable colony establishment
- Maximum survival odds and honey your first season
(Already have drawn comb? Save money with our 2 lb package instead)
2026 Pickup/Delivery Schedule
Mid-April to early May (weather dependent) Serving IA, IL, IN, MO, MN, ND, SD, WI & Pickup (free) – River Falls, WI exact location emailed 7–10 days prior Shipping available at checkout (limited routes)
Bulk / Commercial? Looking for more than 5 ORDER IN BULK.
- FREE pickup — River Falls, WI (exact location emailed 7–10 days prior)
- Shipping available at checkout (limited routes)
Bulk / Commercial Orders? Every 5 packages = automatic pallet pricing
We sold out last year and turned away 100+ orders. When these are gone — they’re gone for good.
Secure your 2026 bees at the lowest price ever → Add to cart + apply EARLY20 now
By placing your order you agree to all terms, pickup/shipping policies, and our live-arrival guarantee.
Questions? We answer texts and calls fast — reach out anytime. (715) 716-2683
See you in the beeyard, – The Kinni Bees Crew
Shipping Guarantees
We do everything in our power to ensure when the bees leave us, they stand the best chance to make it to your possession alive and with vigor. However, as soon as we hand them off to the shipper, we cannot guarantee how they are treated, weather, unforeseen acts or incidences, or the speed at which they get to you beyond any shipping guarantees backed by the shipper. We cannot guarantee the bees or queen if shipped, and we will do what we reasonably can in a case-by-case situation. These case-by-case situations are at the our full descretion and are no guarantee to help in a case that results in dead bees or similar. Please reach out with your concerns or incidences, and we will see if we can help. By purchasing the product, you acknowledge you agree to these terms and our other terms located throughout our site and located in our footers.
Additional Terms and Conditions
The bees are my responsibility once they leave Kinnickinnic Bees possession. Kinnickinnic Bees is not responsible if my bees develop diseases, contract pests, swarm, die, or perform less than my expectations. I understand I am responsible for caring for them from this day forward, and I will not hold anyone liable for any reason concerning the bees received from Kinnickinnic Bees or any affiliates, staff, or similar.
Upon inspecting my bees within 7 days of acquisition, if they are discovered to be less than healthy or otherwise unsatisfactory, I agree to contact Kinnickinnic Bees directly and discuss the issue to work out a reasonable solution (eg. reduced cost order, free shipping, etc).
I release Kinnickinnic Bees/ Parent Company(s)/ Staff/ Owners (them) from all liability relating to injuries that may occur while picking up bees or handling bees from them and agree not to bring a lawsuit against them for any reason.
I understand that bees are preferred pickup and will not be delivered to me from Kinnickinnic Bees if it is deemed undeliverable for any reason. I understand that my pickup location and pickup date are critical to the quality of my bees. I understand that there may be a restocking fee if I change my pickup location or pickup date. You can locate the remaining terms at https://www.kinnibees.com/store-policy
