Bees-Starter/Nucleus Colony-Purdue Mite-biter aka Indiana Leg-chewers Local Honey This special dark red honey

This special dark red honey is from knotweed and goldenrod flowers from August through October

These are not on medium frame they are on DEEP frames

Honey production tends to be over 100 pounds

since these are usually quick splits in the flurry of Spring crazy season

Bees-Starter/Nucleus Colony-Purdue Mite-biter aka Indiana Leg-chewers Local Honey This special dark red honeyWe are not selling nucs in 2026. This because of the Bee Die off of 2024 25; we are reselecting stock that is resistant to virus and Nosema based stressors. This is a rebuilding year. Queens still available starting late JULY. We love our friendly little honey bees, and the honey that the work so hard to make. We now sell both honey and honey bees. Always Summer Herbs is participating with other bee breeders to raise bees that do not require chemical