Shipping & bee pickup
Free shipping on most orders over $100, and most orders leave our farm in 1–2 business days.
Shipping supplies
- Free shipping on most orders over $100 to the continental United States.
- Fast handling. Orders are usually shipped in 1–2 business days. Spring and early summer is our busiest season and can take longer.
- Local pickup. Pick up free at our store in East Peru, Iowa during store hours.
- Glass ships at your risk. Glass can’t be insured in shipment; ordering glass means you accept its condition on arrival.
Honey bees: pickup & shipping
2027 pre-orders are open for package bees, nucs and queens.
| Option | How it works |
|---|---|
| Iowa pickup packages & nucs | Pick up only at our farm in East Peru, Iowa. They will not be shipped. Pickup times are scheduled by email. |
| Shipped package bees | 3 lb packages with a marked queen, shipped free. Western US orders are open now; Eastern US opens soon. |
| Shipped queens | Naturally mated, laying-tested queens. Some queens ship free by UPS Next Day when you buy 3 or more. |
If there is a problem with bees you receive, please report it here right away.
Damaged or missing items
If anything arrives damaged or is missing, use the damaged / missing shipment report and we’ll work quickly to resolve it.
Beekeepers since 1978
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Call us during business hours or send a message. We’re always happy to help, especially if you’re just getting started.