The bees are back and things are "buzzing" at IFA!

Spring is just around the corner and it's time to order your live bees. Individual Italian and Carniolan queens, 3 lb packages and 5 frame nucs are now available at your local IFA Country Store. Drop by and order your bees today!

How to Order

Step 1: Complete the Form

Print and fill out the IFA Bee Order Form.

Step 2: Visit IFA Country Store

Return the order form to your local IFA and complete your purchase.

Step 3: Prepare for Arrival

We will notify you when the bees arrive and are ready to pick-up!

Arrival dates vary by location.

Order Deadline: April 22, 2024

Download Bee Order Form

Honey Bee Varieties

Italian Bees

Italian bees are the most popular in the U.S. As a gentle yet productive bee variety, they are perfect for beginner beekeepers and the perfect addition to any backyard apiary.

Carniolan Bees

Carniolan bees are known for their ability to overwinter. Their gentle nature and heartiness make them a great variety for seasoned as well as new intermountain beekeepers.

Bee Order Options

Individual Queens

Italian Queen Bee
Carniolan Queen Bee

Individual queens provide an opportunity for established beekeepers to continue growing their apiary. Italian and Carniolan queens may be purchased for introduction to a queenless hive or when a new hive is split from a strong original colony.

3 lb Bee Packages

With Italian Queen
With Carniolan Queen

3 lb Bee Packages provide an opportunity for established or even beginner beekeepers to grow an existing apiary or hive. These packages include 3 pounds of worker bees (approximately 10,000 bees) along with an Italian or Carniolan queen.

5 Frame Nucs

With Italian Queen
With Carniolan Queen

"Nuc" or nucleus colonies are already established hives. These five-frame packages contain an Italian or Carniolan queen and a concentration of workerbees as well as established honey and brood frames that are essential for growing the hive.