{"product_id":"2027-north-star-queen","title":"2027 North Star Queen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOntario Raised North Star Queens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach $52.00\u003cbr\u003eCommercial Full Box (100+) $46.00\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePick-up Information \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNorth Star Queen orders will be available for pick up in Port Hope on the day of harvest.  Queens are required to be picked up the day of agreed date of order to optimize survival and to avoid forfeiture of the non-refundable livestock purchases.    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNorth Star Queens are raised by some of the most experienced queen producers in Canada.  Specifically bred for wintering ability, honey production, resistance to mites and brood disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMaintaining high-quality queens is essential for successful beekeeping operations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eSplitting colonies and introducing new local queens is an excellent management technique and should be used to maintain vigor in every apiary.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhat Makes the North Star Queen Different From Other Canadian Queen Bees?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe North Star Queen is selectively bred not only for winter hardiness and productivity, but also AFB testing and strong genetic lines, offering enhanced disease resistance and hive longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHow Should I Prepare My Hive Before Introducing a North Star Queen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eEnsure the hive is queenless for at least 24 hours and has healthy worker populations. Introducing a North Star Queen with a proper introduction cage and a slow-release method maximizes acceptance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIs Local Pickup the Only Way to Guarantee a Healthy North Star Queen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYes, picking up your North Star Queen on the designated date ensures optimal health and survival. 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