Mellifera Mellifera Queen Mated- Apis Mellifera Mellifera
About Apis Mellifera Mellifera
Mellifera Mellifera are a dark stocky bees, they are often referred to as the European dark bee of the British Black bee.
The colonies can build up quite big and whilst the bees are generally quiet on the comb it is said they run more than other races. The bees temperament can be affected quite a lot by the weather and the situation in the colony.
Queen Qualities - AMM bees generally produce whiter cappings then other races but capping colour is also dependent on what the bees have been foraging on.
Brood rearing generally starts early in spring; they have a much lower tendency to swarm and they are very good at defending the nest against pests i.e. the wasps!
Mellifera Mellifera are not a race that are inclined to rob its neighbouring hives. They have excellent flight strength even in cold weather with a strong drive to bring in pollen. It is said that the workers and queens have a longer life than other races. Colony handling and tempement are greatly affected by the weather and forage.
These F1 AMM Queens are bred by our Greek breeders. All our Mated Queens are naturally open mated and marked. They are sent out in queen travel and introduction cages with attendant workers.
About QUEEN posting:
You are ordering for a week commencing date and our Queens are normally posted on Wednesdays*, we can delay and post later in the week, just make a note in the special instructions box as you go through the check out.
Whilst we will do our best to send the queens the week you request, there may be times when, due to poor weather, that we have a delay or have to offer you an alternative race.
Dispatch of your order will be notified by email so you know your order is on it way to you.
*We do email you on Tuesday to confirm dispatch date for the week.
Delivery Options
- Tracked 24 - £4.50 - no signature required, will be posted through your door.
- Guaranteed Next Day delivery £8.00 - you need to sign for this service. This service guarantees you get the queen the day after we post not the day after you order.
Further advice about queen introduction can be found here. You may also consider using a queen introduction cage; this cage fits directly onto a comb with brood and increases the acceptance rate of the queens.
*Delivery costs are subject to change. Furhter information about delivery can be found here.
