Apis mellifera carnica · Slovenia
Pure Carniolan Honey Bee Queens
Three generations of dedicated queen breeding in the heart of Slovenia. Trusted by apiarists across Europe and beyond since 1934.
Award-Winning
Recognized quality
Monitored Breeding
Agricultural Institute of Slovenia
Ships Worldwide
Europe and beyond
Since 1934
90+ years of expertise
Seasonal Availability
Queens Available Mid-May to Late Autumn
The selection of our queens is based on honey profitability, cleaning behaviour, breed purity and steadiness on honeycomb. All our queens are randomly mated and marked.
Indigenous Species
Apis mellifera carnica
The carniolan honey bee is recognised by its extreme steadiness. It has great orientation capabilities and quickly adapts to changes in the environment. It stops breeding in the winter period to use less food and save energy, which is then abundantly used in spring when it develops quickly and strongly.
Great Orientation
Winter Efficiency
Spring Development
Extreme Steadiness
Honey Profitability
Years of continuous queen breeding
Generations of the Bukovšek family
Countries shipped to in European and world markets