What are Bee Packages
2025-04-01
Learn what bee packages are, how they’re used, and why they’re essential for starting new hives.
Bee packages are groups of bees collected and packaged for transport and introduction into new hives. They are one of the most common methods for starting a beekeeping activity.
What a bee package includes
- About 3-4 pounds of worker bees
- A mated queen in a cage
- A food source (sugar syrup)
How they are used
1. Packages are introduced into an empty or prepared hive.
2. After a few days, the queen is released from her cage.
3. The colony begins building comb and growing.
Benefits
Bee packages offer a practical and reliable way to start a new colony, especially for beginners. They are ideal for starting with selected and healthy bees.
