Product Overview
5 Frame Pol-line VSH Nuc - Clarkson KY Pickup Only
These are healthy 5 frame nucs with eggs, larvae and capped brood along with several drawn out frames. Queen is bred with traits to express Varroa Sensitive Hygienic behavior while maintaining high productivity. No need to bring your own boxes - just come and pick them up! These nucs are for pick up in Clarkson KY only!
See our installation guide here to help get your new honey bee colony settled in.
Pol-line VSH Honey Bee Information
Pol-line honey bees are a specific species of bees that are known for their exceptional pollination abilities. These bees are named after their behavior of foraging from different plants in a straight line, which helps them to efficiently pollinate crops. Pol-line honey bees are also known for their gentle nature, making them popular among beekeepers and farmers alike. They are highly valued for their role in supporting the growth of various crops and plants, and are considered to be an important part of many ecosystems.
VSH honey bees, or Varroa Sensitive Hygienic honey bees, are a specialized type of bees that have been selectively bred for their ability to resist the Varroa mite, a common parasite that can severely harm beehives. These bees exhibit traits such as grooming, biting, and removing mites from infested brood cells, which helps to reduce the spread of the Varroa mite within the colony.
By breeding the Pol-line and the VSH honey bees together, it is possible to create a colony that is both highly productive and resilient to common pests and diseases. This can help to increase crop yields, reduce the need for chemical pesticides, and promote the health and well-being of the bees themselves. Additionally, the combination of pol-line and VSH honey bees can help to maintain genetic diversity within bee populations, which is essential for the long-term survival of these important pollinators.
Our honey bee nucs are available while supplies last.
Estimated pickup date: April 27, 2024. You will be contacted to schedule an exact pickup time.
Nuc orders are prepaid and are subject to a $10 change or cancellation fee after the prepayment has been processed.
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