{"product_id":"marked-italian-queen-bee","title":"Italian Queen Bees (Marked) 2026","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy Beekeepers Choose Marked Italian Queen Bees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItalian queen bees have long been a favorite for beekeepers who want a colony that is easier to work, quick to build, and ready to perform. A marked queen saves valuable time in the bee yard by making her easier to locate during inspections, requeening, and split checks. Instead of wasting time searching frame by frame, you can identify your queen faster and manage your hive with more confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBetter visibility, smoother inspections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cb\u003emarked queen bee\u003c\/b\u003e gives you a real advantage over an unmarked queen, especially during busy spring buildup or when checking a newly introduced queen. That extra visibility helps confirm acceptance, monitor performance, and reduce stress during routine hive work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreat for requeening and splits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003elive queen bee\u003c\/b\u003e is an excellent choice for beekeepers who are requeening a hive, replacing a poor performer, or creating splits. Whether you manage a few backyard colonies or a larger apiary, a visible, productive queen makes management easier and more efficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequeening weak or queenless colonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking spring or summer splits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproving queen visibility during inspections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupporting a calmer, more manageable hive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Overnight Shipping Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a live queen, not a standard package. For that reason, these queens \u003cb\u003eneed to be shipped overnight\u003c\/b\u003e to reduce time in transit and help protect queen health. Faster delivery means less shipping stress and a better arrival experience for your bees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe do not ship on the weekends.\u003c\/b\u003e Weekend transit can increase the chance of delays, so orders placed near the weekend will ship on the next appropriate business day. This policy is designed to protect the queen and give your order the best possible shipping window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy do these queen bees need overnight shipping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause they are live bees, overnight shipping reduces transit time and helps protect queen health during delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you ship queen bees on weekends?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. We do not ship on weekends to avoid unnecessary delays and prevent live queens from sitting in transit too long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho are these queens ideal for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are ideal for beekeepers requeening a hive, replacing a failing queen, building splits, or simply wanting a marked queen that is easier to spot and manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrder your Marked Italian Queen Bees today and give your hive the visible, productive queen it needs—shipped overnight for live arrival care and never shipped on weekends.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oliverez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40682083614756,"sku":"210000000905","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0089\/5375\/7732\/files\/MarkedItalianQueen.png?v=1775787851","url":"https:\/\/blythewoodbeecompany.com\/products\/marked-italian-queen-bee","provider":"Blythewood Bee Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}