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This blog explains how I keep bees. It works for me, it might not work for you. Use my methods at your own risk. Always wear protective clothing and use a smoker when working bees.

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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Package Bees 2014

We have mailed out order forms for the upcoming bee season. They went out Monday. Everyone in my database should get one by Friday. If you don't receive one, email me and I will send you one.
Here are the prices this year:
Your Choice of a Italian or a Carniolan Queen
Hygienic Queens with VSH

      Qty.              2 lb. Pkg.*                    3 lb Pkg.* 
1 – 19               $87.00                           $103.00
20 – 59             $86.00                           $102.00
60 - 99              $84.00                           $100.00
100+    __        $82.00_ __  __________$98.00
*plus MN Sales Tax 

Sales Tax Calculator per package
There is no tax on the cage deposit
If you qualify for tax exempt we need a completed ST3 form with your order.
The form is at the MN Dept. of Revenue website

      Qty.              2 lb. Pkg.                    3 lb Pkg. 
1 – 19               $6.20                           $7.34
20 – 59             $6.13                          $7.27
60 - 99              $5.99                           $7.13
100+    __         $5.85_ __  ________  $6.99
Why the price increase?