Our Bees
We source our bee packages from the Australian states of Tasmania and Western Australia. These regions are some of the last in the world that are Varroa mite free. We work with approved, premium bee keepers in these regions with an emphasis on bee health and vitality. The beekeepers are inspected by AQIS to conform with all CFIA import requirements.
Bees are selected from hives towards the end of the natural honey flow. This is from the end of February to the beginning of May. They are packed into 1kg or 1.5kg units ready for air transportation. Our packaging includes a feed bottle for the journey. We use wooden containers with breathable mesh to house the bees, allowing us to hydrate the bees on route. Real time monitoring keeps us up to date on transport conditions resulting in happy healthy bees on arrival in Canada. Vancouver is the port of entry with daily arrivals from Sydney. After clearing customs pick up is available for our customers in BC, additionally we arrange onward delivery to other Canadian cities.
