View Full Version : Who ships package bees in July/August?
Bee Gardener
07-18-2009, 07:26 PM
Anyone know who ships package bees in July or August?
Thanks.
gmcharlie
07-18-2009, 07:29 PM
Garrned apiaries in GA, ask for april
bees1st
07-19-2009, 05:59 AM
that would be Gardner's 912-367-9352.
I wouldn't. 100+ degrees in a UPS or USPS truck is pretty hard on them. Try to find somewhere you can drive and pickup. Haul them airconditioned.
gmcharlie
07-19-2009, 08:39 AM
thanks bee1st, very dyslexic and a lousey typist...
Tom G. Laury
07-19-2009, 11:10 AM
Pay attention to what Ross said.
BEES4U
07-19-2009, 01:45 PM
Bee G,
I sell packages that I purchase in northern California.
I sell nucs which are superior to packages.
it's late in the season to start up a hive in our area.
It's better for you to start in April 2010
Regards,
Ernie
BeeAware
07-19-2009, 05:07 PM
I'd save my money for next spring. Gardner's is in Georgia. From Georgia to California in summer heat= lots of dead bees. I don't think they will insure them to that zone either.
terri lynn
07-27-2009, 10:18 PM
Please heed above suggestions. Dead bees do no one any good. If you can't wait, find someone locally so you can pick them up. I remember seeing a number of folks in CA when I was looking for a queen.