Buy a Dark Bee Colony on Langstroth Brief Overview

Are you looking to buy a Dark Bee colony on Langstroth frames and haven’t found the right option yet? With us, you can purchase Dark Bee (Apis mellifera mellifera) nucleus colonies at a fair price and in excellent quality. Our Dark Bee colonies on Langstroth frames are delivered including a purebred, mating-station-mated Dark Bee queen.

The Dark Bee queen (Apis mellifera mellifera) originates from a certified pure breeding area in Scandinavia. Whether you wish to expand your apiary with Dark Bees or establish an entirely new bee lineage, our agile and resilient Dark Bee nucleus colonies are an ideal choice.

Please note that the Dark Bee is naturally not as gentle as Buckfast or Carnica bees. However, it is significantly more robust and active even in poor weather conditions, which makes this bee race truly unique.

Dark Bee Nucleus Colony on Langstroth – Robust and Productive

Dark Bee nucleus colonies on Langstroth frames have consistently proven to be extremely hardy, healthy, and high-performing. When ordering a Dark Bee colony on Langstroth, you will receive 5 frames in total, consisting of:

• 3 brood frames with active brood

• 1 food frame

• 1 partially drawn frame

Each nucleus colony contains a strong population of bees, including a mated queen. Naturally, all Dark Bee nucleus colonies are thoroughly checked for health before shipping. Upon request, an official health certificate can be provided after delivery.

With us, you receive healthy, high quality bees directly from a beekeeper specialized in Dark Bee breeding.

Dark Bee Nucleus Colony on Langstroth – A Hardy and Industrious Colony

Over time, Dark Bee nucleus colonies on Langstroth frames have repeatedly demonstrated their reputation as robust, healthy, and high yielding bees, which explains their growing popularity. Depending on weather conditions, deliveries usually begin late May to early June, with later delivery dates also possible.

Each Dark Bee Langstroth nucleus colony delivery includes:

• 3 brood frames

• 1 food frame actively being filled

• 1 frame under construction

Each colony includes a tested, mated queen, descended from direct pedigree breeding queens, ensuring that the positive characteristics of the Dark Bee are preserved for future generations. The queen is already fully integrated into the colony and actively laying.

Dark Bee Colonies on Langstroth – Buy Now

The Dark Bee has proven particularly effective during nectar flows in average to poor weather conditions, outperforming Buckfast and Carnica bees in such environments. Even in cool or unsettled weather, Dark Bees continue building comb and collecting nectar, resulting in higher honey yields compared to many other races.

In our experience, the Dark Bee queen we offer is somewhat more lively than Finnish Dark Bee queens, but also more resilient as a result. Regarding gentleness, we advise realistic expectations: a true Northern Dark Bee will never match the docility of selectively bred Carnica or Buckfast bees—doing so would compromise other essential traits.

Under good nectar flow and moderate temperatures, Scandinavian Dark Bee queens, workers, and their offspring are generally calm and manageable. However, we strongly recommend not opening or working Dark Bee colonies during stormy or unstable weather.

Dark Bee Nucleus Colony on Langstroth Frame Dimensions

Beekeeping equipment varies widely, and we aim to support both traditional and modern hive systems. This product includes Dark Bee nucleus colonies on Langstroth frames with the following dimensions:

• Top bar length: 482 mm

• Bottom bar length: 448 mm

• Frame height: 232 mm

Thanks to these precisely matched dimensions, you can transfer the Dark Bee nucleus colony directly into your Langstroth hive. This allows for a smooth transition, minimizes stress, and helps the colony settle quickly into its new environment.

Premium Quality from a Professional Breeder Dark Bee Colonies on Langstroth

We place great importance on your satisfaction with our Dark Bee nucleus colonies. For transport and shipping, we use specially designed packaging that ensures sufficient ventilation and includes adequate food supplies for the bees.

Approximately one week before shipping, you will receive an email notification with the exact delivery date. Please ensure that you or a designated person is available to receive the shipment so the colony can be immediately installed into the hive.

Shipping is carried out exclusively via overnight courier. We deliver to Germany, Austria, Denmark, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Delivery to islands is only possible if a fixed road connection to the mainland exists.

As bee availability depends heavily on weather conditions, shipping may be delayed by 1–2 weeks due to excessive heat, cold, snow, or rain. Please inform us in advance of any periods of absence. It is also essential that you provide a valid email address and phone number when placing your order so we can contact you if necessary.