{"title":"Queens","description":"\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"73\"\u003e🏆 Premium Queen Bees for Sale – Exclusive to BS Honey Bees Ltd! 🏆\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"330\"\u003eLooking for \u003cstrong data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"122\"\u003etop-quality Queen Bees for sale\u003c\/strong\u003e? At \u003cstrong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"148\"\u003eBS Honey Bees Ltd\u003c\/strong\u003e, we work closely with \u003cstrong data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"189\"\u003eelite breeders\u003c\/strong\u003e to supply \u003cstrong data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eF1 Buckfast Queens\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"227\" data-end=\"247\"\u003eCarniolan Queens\u003c\/strong\u003e, carefully selected for \u003cstrong data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"327\"\u003ehygienic behaviour, docility, and high productivity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"330\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"330\"\u003eOur \u003cstrong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eexclusive breeding agreements\u003c\/strong\u003e mean our queens \u003cstrong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"419\"\u003ecannot be found anywhere else\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"330\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"330\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🐝 Why Choose BS Honey Bees Ltd? 🐝\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e✔ \u003cstrong data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"642\"\u003eSelectable Dispatch Dates\u003c\/strong\u003e – Unlike others with fixed schedules, our advanced stock system lets you choose exactly when you need your queen!\u003cbr data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"759\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eIndustry-Leading System\u003c\/strong\u003e – We were the \u003cstrong data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"812\"\u003efirst\u003c\/strong\u003e to introduce real-time stock control for queens, ensuring efficient management and \u003cstrong data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eavoiding overselling\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"924\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong data-start=\"926\" data-end=\"955\"\u003eFast \u0026amp; Secure UK Delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e – Queens are sent via \u003cstrong data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eRoyal Mail Special Delivery®\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1029\"\u003eTracked 24®\u003c\/strong\u003e, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eSaturday and Sunday delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e (excluding bank holidays).\u003cbr data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003e✔ \u003cstrong data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003eEasy Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e – Simply \u003cstrong data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eselect your preferred date at checkout\u003c\/strong\u003e and choose \u003cstrong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003e‘Pickup’\u003c\/strong\u003e to collect from our Gloucester base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"330\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"330\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🏷️ Premium Marked Queens \u0026amp; Easy Introduction 🏷️\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAll our queens come \u003cstrong data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"102\"\u003eprofessionally marked\u003c\/strong\u003e to the correct year colour for easy identification – \u003cstrong data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"198\"\u003emany even feature premium disc markers\u003c\/strong\u003e for enhanced visibility!\u003cbr\u003eEvery queen is supplied in a \u003cstrong data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"283\"\u003eslow-release candy cage\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring a smooth and stress-free introduction to your colony.\u003cbr\u003eTo help you get the best results, we provide \u003cstrong data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"425\"\u003efull written instructions\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"459\"\u003estep-by-step video guides\u003c\/strong\u003e, making the introduction process simple and effective – whether you're a beginner or an experienced beekeeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"55\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"55\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📦 Queen Bee Options Available 📦\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003eF1 Buckfast Queen\u003c\/strong\u003e – Premium genetics from world-renowned breeders, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eDr. Peter Stöfen, Ivan Bjorholm Nielsen, Keld Brandstrup, Tenuta Ritiro, and Lutz Eggert\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003eCarniolan Queen\u003c\/strong\u003e – The finest purebred Carniolans available.\u003cbr data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eEssex Buckfast Queen\u003c\/strong\u003e – UK-reared and mated for outstanding performance.\u003cbr data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e🐝 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003eHigh-Quality Buckfast Breeder Queen\u003c\/strong\u003e – F0, F0 Tested \u0026amp; 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tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e📄\u003c\/span\u003e A full-colour, double-sided \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003einstruction guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e covering multiple introduction methods and scenarios. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Queen Introduction Gudelines\" href=\"https:\/\/bshoneybees.pro\/pages\/queenintro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView full guidelines here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e📦\u003c\/span\u003e A ventilated “LIVE BEES” jiffy bag or larger secure box (depending on order size).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeginner Alert! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e🚨\u003c\/span\u003e Read This First\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYou \u003cb\u003eCANNOT\u003c\/b\u003e start a bee colony with just a queen! A queen accompanied by a few attendants cannot establish a colony. To build a healthy hive, you’ll need a \u003cb\u003eNuc of bees\u003c\/b\u003e, which includes a minimum of 10,000 bees. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Nucs of Bees\" href=\"https:\/\/bshoneybees.pro\/collections\/nucs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn more here.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose BS Honey Bees Ltd?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWe are a small, independent UK business with over a decade of expertise in breeding and selling live bees. In 2011, we revolutionised the online sale of live bees and queens, providing an easy, reliable, and convenient way to buy. With our bespoke system, you can select your desired dispatch date and enjoy peace of mind knowing you're purchasing from the \u003cb\u003eUK’s No.1 Queen Bee Supplier.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBy supporting BS Honey Bees Ltd, you’re supporting the UK economy and a business dedicated to high-quality service and customer satisfaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e⭐ \u003cb\u003eDon’t just take our word for it – check our Trustpilot reviews -\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-theme=\"light\" data-style-width=\"100%\" data-style-height=\"20px\" data-businessunit-id=\"5ba26ac8afa8530001888356\" data-template-id=\"5419b6ffb0d04a076446a9af\" data-locale=\"en-GB\" class=\"trustpilot-widget\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.trustpilot.com\/trustboxes\/5419b6ffb0d04a076446a9af\/index.html?templateId=5419b6ffb0d04a076446a9af\u0026amp;businessunitId=5ba26ac8afa8530001888356#locale=en-GB\u0026amp;styleHeight=20px\u0026amp;styleWidth=100%25\u0026amp;theme=light\" loading=\"auto\" title=\"Customer reviews powered by Trustpilot\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur Breeding Standards\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOur Carniolan Queens come \u003cb\u003efrom leading Hungarian breeders using\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003epedigree lines. \u003c\/b\u003eThese premium genetics ensure queens with exceptional productivity and temperament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Carniolan Breed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Carniolan honey bee (Apis mellifera carnica Pollman) is a subspecies of the western honey bee. The Carniolan honey bee is native to Slovenia and to some regions of the former Yugoslavia, southern Austria, and parts of Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bee is the subspecies of the Western honey bee that has naturalized and adapted to the Kočevje (Gottschee) sub-region of Carniola (now in Slovenia), the southern part of the Austrian Alps and the northern Balkans. These bees are known as Carniolans, or \"Carnies\" for short, in English. At present this subspecies is the second most popular among beekeepers (after the Italian bee). It is favoured among beekeepers for several reasons, not the least being its ability to defend itself successfully against insect pests while at the same time being extremely gentle in its behaviour toward beekeepers. These bees are particularly adept at adjusting worker population to nectar availability. It relies on these rapid adjustments of population levels to rapidly expand worker bee populations after nectar becomes available in the spring, and, again, to rapidly cut off brood production when nectar ceases to be available in quantity. It meets periods of high nectar with high worker populations and consequently stores large quantities of honey and pollen during those periods. 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A queen accompanied by a few attendants cannot establish a colony. To build a healthy hive, you’ll need a \u003cb\u003eNuc of bees\u003c\/b\u003e, which includes a minimum of 10,000 bees. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Nucs of Bees\" href=\"https:\/\/bshoneybees.pro\/collections\/nucs\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn more here.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose BS Honey Bees Ltd?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWe are a small, independent UK business with over a decade of expertise in breeding and selling live bees. In 2011, we revolutionised the online sale of live bees and queens, providing an easy, reliable, and convenient way to buy. With our bespoke system, you can select your desired dispatch date and enjoy peace of mind knowing you're purchasing from the \u003cb\u003eUK’s No.1 Queen Bee Supplier.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBy supporting BS Honey Bees Ltd, you’re supporting the UK economy and a business dedicated to high-quality service and customer satisfaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e⭐ \u003cb\u003eDon’t just take our word for it – check our Trustpilot reviews -\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI Emoji';\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-theme=\"light\" data-style-width=\"100%\" data-style-height=\"20px\" data-businessunit-id=\"5ba26ac8afa8530001888356\" data-template-id=\"5419b6ffb0d04a076446a9af\" data-locale=\"en-GB\" class=\"trustpilot-widget\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.trustpilot.com\/trustboxes\/5419b6ffb0d04a076446a9af\/index.html?templateId=5419b6ffb0d04a076446a9af\u0026amp;businessunitId=5ba26ac8afa8530001888356#locale=en-GB\u0026amp;styleHeight=20px\u0026amp;styleWidth=100%25\u0026amp;theme=light\" loading=\"auto\" title=\"Customer reviews powered by Trustpilot\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur Breeding Standards\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOur F1 Buckfast Queens come \u003cb\u003efrom leading European breeders using\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003epedigree lines\u003c\/b\u003e, including Dr. Peter Stöfen, Ivan Bjorholm Nielsen, Keld Brandstrup, Tenuta Ritiro, and Lutz Eggert. These premium genetics ensure queens with exceptional productivity and temperament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Buckfast Bee\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe Buckfast bee is a cross of many species of bees into a stable race developed by \"Brother Adam\", (born Karl Kehrle on 3 August 1898 in Germany), who was in charge of beekeeping at Buckfast Abbey, Devon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn the early 20th century bee populations were being decimated by Isle of Wight disease. This condition, later called \"acarine\" disease, after the acarine parasitic mite that invaded the bees' tracheal tubes and shortened their lives, was killing off thousands of colonies in the British Isles in the early part of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn 1916, Brother Adam discovered a feral colony which was a hybrid between A.m. ligurica (North Italian) and A.m. mellifera (English). 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Tested over the last 9 years from high quality Buckfast mothers, now mating in England, producing some lovely Essex girls!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvailable for 2026\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🗓️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDispatch Window\u003c\/b\u003e: Mid-late May 2026 – early August 2026.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🚚\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelivery Options\u003c\/b\u003e: 7 days a week via\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoyal Mail Special Delivery®\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(excluding bank holidays).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e📦\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eReal-Time Stock Control\u003c\/b\u003e: Select your dispatch date above (note: this is the day we ship your order, not the delivery date).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour Order Includes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e🐝\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emarked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(White for 2026),\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUK \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eopen-mated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eunclipped\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEssex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e Buckfast Queen\u003c\/b\u003e, accompanied by 4–6 attendant bees in a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eslow-release candy introduction cage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Nicot, Lyson, JzBz or equivalent).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e📄\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA full-colour, double-sided\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003einstruction guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecovering multiple introduction methods and scenarios.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Queen Introduction Gudelines\" href=\"https:\/\/bshoneybees.pro\/pages\/queenintro\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView full guidelines here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e📦\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA ventilated “LIVE BEES” jiffy bag or larger secure box (depending on order size).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBeginner Alert!\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🚨\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRead This First\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eYou\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCANNOT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estart a bee colony with just a queen! 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With our bespoke system, you can select your desired dispatch date and enjoy peace of mind knowing you're purchasing from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eUK’s No.1 Queen Bee Supplier.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBy supporting BS Honey Bees Ltd, you’re supporting the UK economy and a business dedicated to high-quality service and customer satisfaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐ \u003cb\u003eDon’t just take our word for it – check our Trustpilot reviews -\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-theme=\"light\" data-style-width=\"100%\" data-style-height=\"20px\" data-businessunit-id=\"5ba26ac8afa8530001888356\" data-template-id=\"5419b6ffb0d04a076446a9af\" data-locale=\"en-GB\" class=\"trustpilot-widget\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.trustpilot.com\/trustboxes\/5419b6ffb0d04a076446a9af\/index.html?templateId=5419b6ffb0d04a076446a9af\u0026amp;businessunitId=5ba26ac8afa8530001888356#locale=en-GB\u0026amp;styleHeight=20px\u0026amp;styleWidth=100%25\u0026amp;theme=light\" loading=\"auto\" title=\"Customer reviews powered by Trustpilot\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOur Breeding Standards\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOur Essex Buckfast Queens come\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efrom a leading UK Bee Farmer using\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003epedigree lines\u003c\/b\u003e, including Dr. Peter Stöfen \u0026amp; Ivan Bjorholm Nielsen. These premium genetics ensure queens with exceptional productivity and temperament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Essex Buckfast Breed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/u\u003eThe Buckfast bee is a cross of many species of bees into a stable race developed by \"Brother Adam\", (born Karl Kehrle on 3 August 1898 in Germany), who was in charge of beekeeping at Buckfast Abbey, Devon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Essex Buckfasts have been selectively bred from german mothers here in England and open mated with Buckfast drone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the early 20th century bee populations were being decimated by Isle of Wight disease. This condition, later called \"acarine\" disease, after the acarine parasitic mite that invaded the bees' tracheal tubes and shortened their lives, was killing off thousands of colonies in the British Isles in the early part of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1916, Brother Adam discovered a feral colony which was a hybrid between A.m. ligurica (North Italian) and A.m. mellifera (English). Brother Adam collected the bees and from this began to develop what would come to be known as the Buckfast bee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Buckfast bee is popular among beekeepers and is available from bee breeders in Germany, Ireland, the United Kingdom, France, and more. Most of the Buckfast bee's qualities are very favourable. They are extremely gentle and highly productive. Brother Adam, in his book, Beekeeping at Buckfast Abbey writes that in 1920 they obtained \"an average of no less than 192 lbs surplus per colony and individual yields exceeding 3 cwt [approx. 336 lbs].\" In the 1986 BBC-affiliated documentary, The Monk and the Honey Bee, more than 400 pounds of honey are reported to have been produced by a single Buckfast colony. According to Brother Adam, \"The average annual honey yield over the last thirty years has been 30 kg (66 lb.) per colony. 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