{"product_id":"vsh-mated-queen-bees","title":"Queen Bees","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.faq-summary::after {\n  content: \"\";\n  width: 40px;\n  height: 40px;\n  background-image: url(\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/6071\/files\/bee-icon.svg?v=1729223641\");\n  background-size: contain;\n  background-repeat: no-repeat;\n  position: absolute;\n  right: 10px;\n  top: 50%;\n  transform: translateY(-50%);\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLocal Minnesota Queen Bees Raised in Delano, Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe will have limited quantities of queen bees mated here on our farm in Delano, Minnesota for sale. These local Minnesota queen bees were grafted from VSH breeder queens from VP Queens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVarroa Sensitive Hygiene, or VSH behavior, is one of the best natural defenses we have as beekeepers to help defend honeybee colonies from varroa mites and the viruses they vector. Selecting queens with strong hygienic behavior helps support healthier and more resilient colonies throughout the beekeeping season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo shipping available. Queen bees are pickup only at our bee farm in Delano, Minnesota or Saturdays at Mill City Farmers Market in Minneapolis between 8am and 9am.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Our Minnesota Queen Bees?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur queen bees are locally mated here in Minnesota and grafted from VSH breeder queens from VP Queens. Queens selected for Varroa Sensitive Hygiene (VSH) behavior may help colonies better detect and manage mite pressure within the hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese queens are raised with an emphasis on hygienic behavior, colony health, and strong performance in northern climates. Locally raised queens can offer important advantages for backyard beekeepers and hobbyist apiaries managing colonies through Minnesota’s changing seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"h2-small\"\u003eBenefits of Our Local Queen Bees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"columns\"\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"h2-icon\"\u003eLocally Raised in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eQueen bees are mated on our farm in Delano, Minnesota and exposed to local environmental and seasonal conditions throughout development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"h2-icon\"\u003eVSH Breeder Genetics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eGrafted from VSH breeder queens from VP Queens to support hygienic behavior and stronger natural mite defense within the hive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"h2-icon\"\u003eSupport Healthy Colonies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSelected for hygienic colony behavior that helps colonies better manage varroa mites and maintain overall hive health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2 class=\"h2-icon\"\u003eConvenient Local Pickup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eQueen bees are available for pickup directly from our bee farm in Delano or Saturdays at Mill City Farmers Market in Minneapolis between 8am and 9am.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePickup Information for Queen Bee Orders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll queen bee sales are pickup only. We do not offer shipping for queen bees at this time. Customers may arrange pickup directly from our bee farm in Delano, Minnesota or schedule pickup Saturdays at Mill City Farmers Market in Minneapolis between 8am and 9am.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause quantities are limited, we encourage customers to contact us early regarding availability and pickup arrangements during the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLocal Queen Bees for Backyard and Hobbyist Beekeepers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing locally raised queen bees can help support colony adaptation to regional climates and seasonal conditions. Our Minnesota-mated queens are raised with an emphasis on hygienic behavior and strong colony performance for backyard and hobbyist beekeepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are replacing a failing queen, expanding your apiary, or working toward stronger mite resistance in your hives, our locally raised VSH queens provide an option focused on practical beekeeping and healthy colony management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About Our Queen Bees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have additional questions about queen bee availability or pickup arrangements, feel free to call \u003ca href=\"tel:19529553348\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(952) 955-3348\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm or contact us through our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amesfarm.mom\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eonline contact form\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-detail\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\"\u003e\n  Are your queen bees raised in Minnesota?\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eYes. Our queen bees are mated on our farm in Delano, Minnesota under local environmental and seasonal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-detail\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\"\u003e\n  What does VSH mean?\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eVSH stands for Varroa Sensitive Hygiene. This hygienic behavior helps honeybee colonies naturally detect and remove mite-infested brood, helping defend colonies against varroa mites and associated viruses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-detail\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\"\u003e\n  Who are the breeder queens sourced from?\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eOur queens are grafted from VSH breeder queens from VP Queens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-detail\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\"\u003e\n  Do you ship queen bees?\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eNo. We do not offer shipping for queen bees at this time. All sales are pickup only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-detail\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\"\u003e\n  Where can I pick up my queen bee order?\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eQueen bees may be picked up at our bee farm in Delano, Minnesota or Saturdays at Mill City Farmers Market in Minneapolis between 8am and 9am.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-detail\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\"\u003e\n  Are quantities limited?\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eYes. We will have limited quantities of queen bees available throughout the season. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ames Farm Single Source Honey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42641215848620,"sku":"QB77","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/6071\/products\/queen-bees-vsh-701482.jpg?v=1653721128","url":"https:\/\/www.amesfarm.mom\/products\/vsh-mated-queen-bees","provider":"Ames Farm Single Source Honey ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}