Frames of locally raised honeybees from Been's Bees

Honey Bees For Sale in Pennsylvania

Locally adapted queens and nucs — pickup in Hummelstown, PA · Available mid-April 2026

Central Pennsylvania bees are adapted to the local environment and winters. Local bees regularly perform better and are more likely to survive the winter than imported or southern bees.

Local mated honeybee queens from our apiary in Hummelstown

2026 Local Queens

Limited supply of locally-adapted queens. Queens come from genetic lines that have been overwintering in the Harrisburg area for 6+ years. All queens marked upon delivery.

Locally adapted honeybee nuc colony ready for sale

Overwintered Nucs

Nucleus colonies with brood, eggs, pollen, honey, and a 2025-marked overwintered queen. Availability first or second week of April, weather-dependent.

Local honeybee nucleus colony with this year's queen

2026 Nucs

Five-frame nucleus colonies with drawn comb, brood, eggs, pollen, honey, and freshly-mated marked 2026 queen. Available late April or early May.

Pricing

Product 1–2 Units 3+ Units EZ Nuc Return
2026 Queens $35 $30 N/A
Overwintered Nucs $245 $235 -$15
2026 Nucs $205 $195 -$15
  • 3% processing fee for credit card payments.
  • EZ Nuc buyback option: $15 per box.

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Venmo, and Credit Card

Ready to reserve your bees?

Call or text us to place an order or ask questions about our queens and nucs.

(717) 583-8332

Call or Text (717) 583-8332