HillCo is proud to offer OHB Carniolan package bees, a favorite among beekeepers who want hardy, fast-growing colonies with exceptional honey production. These queens come from instrumentally inseminated breeder stock sourced by Olivarez Honey Bees and are open-mated with a diverse selection of OHB drones, ensuring strong genetic diversity and hybrid vigor.
Pick Up Dates available:
April 11th
April 18th
Please note that these packages are for Pickup only in Clarkson, Kentucky!
Pickup location: 2700 Oak Grove Road, Clarkson, KY 42726
Pickup time is 8am to 12pm on Saturday.
If you have any questions, call us at 309.461.7885.
Why Carniolans? Because They Excel Where Other Bees Struggle.
Carniolans are known for:
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Outstanding winter hardiness
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Rapid spring buildup
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Explosive foraging when nectar hits
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Excellent honey production
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Strong resistance to tracheal mites
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Superb comb building
These bees thrive in cooler climates and are more likely to forage on cool, damp days when other bees stay tucked inside. When nectar becomes available, they shift into high gear—brooding up fast and maximizing honey flows.
Strong Genetic Foundations From OHB
OHB maintains several sources of top-tier, instrumentally inseminated Carniolan breeder queens. By open-mating daughters with a broad mix of OHB drones, they create vigorous, productive hybrids that bring together the best qualities of Carniolans and the strength of the entire OHB genetic pool.
Certified Quality You Can Count On
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Certified free from Africanized genetics
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Certified free from Small Hive Beetle
These are high-performance, reliable bees ideal for anyone wanting colonies that can handle tough winters, build fast in spring, and bring in the surplus honey.
If you need bees with strength, adaptability, and productivity—OHB Carniolans deliver.
