Mated Italian Queen Bee
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(Order has to be placed before Sunday 4PM to be shipped on Monday)
Mated Italian Queen Bee for a Strong, Productive Colony
The OZ Armour Mated Italian Queen Bee is an F1 Italian queen bred in Queensland for beekeepers looking to requeen an existing colony or establish stronger, more productive genetics. Italian bees are valued for their generally gentle temperament, strong brood production and ability to build productive colonies.
Each queen is supplied with escorts and candy in a plastic cage to help keep her secure during transport. Explore OZ Armour for queen-rearing equipment, live bees, hive supplies and other essentials for your apiary.
Italian F1 Genetics
The queen is an Italian F1, making her a first-generation queen from selected Italian breeding stock. Italian bees are widely appreciated for their productive colonies and manageable temperament.
Choosing a mated queen gives the beekeeper a ready-to-introduce queen rather than needing to raise and mate one independently.
Bred in Queensland
The Mated Italian Queen Bees are bred in Queensland by a reputable breeder, providing locally bred genetics for Australian beekeepers. This can be particularly useful when selecting queens suited to Australian beekeeping conditions.
Mated and Ready for Introduction
Because the queen is already mated, she can be introduced into a suitable colony as part of a requeening or colony-management plan. This saves the time and uncertainty involved in raising a queen and waiting for her to mate successfully.
A mated queen can therefore be a convenient option when a colony needs a replacement queen.
For more queen-rearing and hive-management equipment, explore our beekeeping tools and accessories.
Supplied With Escorts and Candy
Each queen is supplied in a plastic queen cage with 5–6 escort bees and candy for safe transit. The escorts help care for the queen while she is being transported to her destination.
This packaged format provides a practical way to receive the queen ready for the next stage of introduction.
Suitable for Requeening
A mated Italian queen can be used when a colony needs a replacement queen or when a beekeeper wants to introduce new genetics into an existing hive.
Replacing an ageing, failing or otherwise unsuitable queen can be an important part of maintaining a healthy colony.
Useful for Growing an Apiary
Mated queens can also be useful when establishing or expanding colonies. Rather than waiting for a newly raised queen to mate and begin laying, a mated queen provides a quicker route toward establishing a laying colony.
This makes the product useful for both hobby beekeepers and more experienced apiary operators.
Pickup and Shipping Options
The queen is available for pickup in NSW and Queensland, with shipping available to eligible locations. Beekeeping Gear similarly lists pickup and shipping options, with restrictions applying to certain Australian states and territories.
Because live queen bees require specialised handling, customers should check the current shipping and pickup conditions before ordering.
Queen Marking Option
A queen marking option is also available for an additional charge. A marked queen can be easier to locate during future hive inspections and can help with keeping track of queen age.
Key Features
- Mated Italian Queen Bee
- Italian F1 genetics
- Bred in Queensland
- Mated and ready for introduction
- Known for docile temperament
- Strong egg-laying potential
- Suitable for requeening
- Useful for colony expansion
- Supplied in a plastic queen cage
- Includes 5–6 escort bees
- Includes candy for transit
- Pickup options available
- Shipping available to eligible locations
- Optional queen marking
- Suitable for hobby and experienced beekeepers
A Ready-Mated Queen for Your Apiary
The OZ Armour Mated Italian Queen Bee provides Australian beekeepers with a locally bred Italian F1 queen ready for planned queen introduction. Supplied with escorts and candy in a protective cage, it is a practical option for requeening an existing colony or expanding an apiary.
For practical information about queen introduction, queen rearing, hive management and seasonal beekeeping, read the OZ Armour blogs.
Available Every Thursday for pick up (Please order prior to Sunday to pick up )
We only ship queen bees on Monday (order has to be placed before Sunday 4PM to be shipped on Monday) via Australia Express Post. Other items in your order will be dispatched separately and may arrive through a different courier. While most orders are shipped from the nearest warehouse, queen bees are sent exclusively from Queensland, so your items may arrive at different times.
Once an order is placed, we are unable to process cancellations.
| Option | Details |
|---|---|
| Pickup | No shipping charges. You will pick up from the store. |
| Shipping | Shipping cost is included in the product price. No extra charges needed. |
| Queen Marking Option | Additional $5 will be charged. |
Once your queen bee is shipped, we will provide tracking details within 2 days of shipping. You can track your delivery using the Australia Post app.
