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ITALIAN MATED QUEENS
ITALIAN MATED QUEENS
ITALIAN MATED QUEENS
ITALIAN MATED QUEENS

ITALIAN MATED QUEENS

SKU: MQUEEN

Mated Italian Queen Bees 

Product Description:
Our Italian Queen Bees (Apis mellifera ligustica) are renowned for their gentle temperament, strong brood patterns, and excellent honey production. Carefully bred for resilience and productivity, these queens are ideal for both beginner and commercial beekeepers.

Key Benefits:

Gentle nature – easy to manage, perfect...Read More

$48.99 inc GST

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Queen Bee Shipping

Only ships to NSW

NOTICE: I confirm that I have read and agree to the bee policy.

ITALIAN MATED QUEENS

Mated Italian Queen Bees 

Product Description:
Our Italian Queen Bees (Apis mellifera ligustica) are renowned for their gentle temperament, strong brood patterns, and excellent honey production. Carefully bred for resilience and productivity, these queens are ideal for both beginner and commercial beekeepers.

Key Benefits:

Gentle nature – easy to manage, perfect for hobbyists and large operations.

Strong brood rearing – consistent population growth to support hive strength.

Excellent honey yields – highly efficient foragers with proven productivity.

Adaptability – well-suited to diverse Australian conditions.

Superior Hygienic Behaviour
A defining strength of Italian Queen Bees is their ability to foster exceptional hygienic behaviour within the colony. This natural trait drives worker bees to quickly detect and remove diseased or dead brood, helping prevent the spread of pathogens and maintaining a healthier hive environment.

Passed down through the queen’s genetics, this behaviour greatly enhances the colony’s overall resilience, improving both disease resistance and long-term productivity.

Our breeding and management practices follow strict compliance policies based on the Bee Biosecurity Code of Practice as outlined by beeaware.org.au, ensuring responsible and sustainable beekeeping.

All queens are first-generation, open-mated, and supplied healthy, marked, and ready to introduce into your hive.

Bring proven genetics into your apiary with Ecrotek’s Italian Queen Bees—supporting healthy, thriving colonies.


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Queen Introduction Guide 

1. Prepare the Hive

Remove any existing queen before introducing your new one.

Wait a few hours (up to 24) to allow the colony to realise they are queenless.


2. Check the Cage

Your queen arrives in a cage with attendants and candy plug.

Do not release her immediately.


3. Placement

Hang or place the cage between brood frames, candy end slightly upwards.

Ensure bees in the hive can access the cage.


4. Introduction Period

Worker bees will eat through the candy plug to release the queen over 2–4 days.

Gradual release helps the colony accept her.

5. Check acceptance

After 5–7 days, inspect the hive for signs of queen acceptance (calm behaviour, eggs, brood pattern).

Avoid opening the hive too early, as disturbance can disrupt acceptance.

 


Tip:Patience is key. Avoid rushing the process to ensure a smooth introduction.

For support, contact the Ecrotek team—we’re here to help your colony thrive!

 

Ecrotek Website Bee Policy

Ecrotek Australia – Live Bee & Queen Policy, Waiver & Guarantee 

At Ecrotek Australia, we are committed to providing healthy, high-quality live bees and queens to support Australian beekeepers. Due to the sensitive nature of live bee shipments, please read this policy carefully before placing your order. 

Disclaimer:

Ecrotek and its suppliers maintain strict quality assurance and control processes to ensure bees are supplied in healthy condition and free from detectable disease at the time of dispatch. However, Ecrotek cannot guarantee that every purchase will be entirely free of disease, nor can we ensure that the hives into which mated queens are introduced are free of existing issues.

Accordingly, Ecrotek does not accept liability for any direct or consequential losses arising from the presence of disease in bees or hives.

1.    Shipping & Handling

•    Availability – Mated queens are available for purchase within NSW only, in compliance with DPI Biosecurity restrictions. Available from Mid-October to late summer. 
•    Domestic Shipping – All live bees and queens are shipped via Express Post to ensure fast and safe delivery.
•    Dispatch Schedule – Orders are dispatched Mondays only to avoid weekend transit delays.
•    Address Requirements – We are unable to ship to PO Boxes, Parcel Lockers, or Parcel Collect addresses. Please provide a valid street or business address for delivery.
•    Preferred Delivery Method – Authority to Leave (ATL) is preferred where permitted. Customers should ensure the delivery location is safe, sheltered, and accessible.
•    International Shipping – Prohibited under Australian law.

2.    Ownership & Risk

Once your bees are handed over to Australia Post for delivery (F.O.B. Shipping Point), ownership and responsibility transfer to you as the customer.

While we take every precaution to ensure your order is packed and shipped with care, Ecrotek Australia cannot be held liable for:

•    Delivery delays beyond our control
•    Shipments that are lost or misdirected during transit
•    Bees or queens that may arrive Dead on Arrival (DOA)
•    Any costs relating to colony establishment, replacement bees, disease management, or lost productivity

3.    Guarantee

We take great care to ensure all mated queens are healthy, viable, and free from disease at the time of dispatch.

Please note that survival after shipping cannot be guaranteed, as factors such as weather, transit conditions, and handling are outside of our control.

To help us resolve any issues quickly, customers are required to inspect their bees immediately upon delivery and report concerns within 24 hours, including clear photos and details.

4.    Customer Responsibilities

By placing an order for live bees or queens, you acknowledge and agree that:
•    You will provide a safe and suitable environment for delivery.
•    You understand that live bees are sensitive organisms and require immediate and proper care upon arrival.
•    You accept the inherent risks associated with shipping live bees and queens, including the possibility of loss or mortality beyond Ecrotek’s control.

5.    Waiver & Acknowledgment

By placing an order, you agree to waive any claims against Ecrotek Australia for any losses, damages, or costs associated with the delivery, health, or survival of bees or queens.

This waiver applies to all live bee shipments, including queens and nucs, and covers both full and partial losses.

6.    Questions & Support

If you have any questions regarding shipping, handling, or local biosecurity regulations, please contact us at sales@ecrotek.com.au or call us 1800 905 687 before placing your order.

Our team is here to help guide you and ensure your bees arrive safely and in the best possible condition.

Ecrotek Australia – Supporting Beekeepers Safely and Responsibly


Shipping Policy

Ecrotek Live Bee & Queen Shipping Policy (NSW Only)

At Ecrotek, we are committed to delivering healthy live bees and queens safely and responsibly to our customers in NSW. Because live organisms require special handling, all orders are prepared and dispatched in line with Australia Post’s domestic shipping guidelines.
Please note: Ecrotek can only supply Mated Queens to NSW due to varroa mite state border restrictions.

Shipping Details

•    Express Post only – All live bees and queens are shipped via Express Post to ensure the fastest and safest delivery.
•    Dispatch days– Orders are dispatched on Mondays only, reducing the risk of bees being held in transit over weekends.
•    Address requirements – We cannot ship to PO Boxes, Parcel Lockers, or Parcel Collect addresses. A valid street or business address is required.
•    Delivery method– Our preferred method is ‘Authority to Leave (ATL)’, where permitted. This helps minimise handling delays and stress on the bees. Please ensure your delivery location is safe, sheltered, and accessible.

International Shipping

Bees cannot be shipped internationally via Australia Post. All international shipments of live animals are prohibited unless under very limited exceptions (which do not include bees)

Customer Responsibility & Risk

By placing an order for live bees or queens, you acknowledge and accept that:
Ownership and risk transfer to you once the bees are handed to Australia Post (F.O.B. Shipping Point).

Ecrotek is not liable for:

•    Delivery delays outside our control
•    Lost or misdirected shipments
•    Bees or queens that arrive Dead on Arrival (DOA)
•    Any costs related to colony startup, replacement bees, disease management, or lost productivity

Ecrotek Returns & Refunds Policy – Live Bees & Queens

At Ecrotek, we take pride in supplying healthy live bees and queens. Because these are live organisms, special conditions apply to returns and refunds.

Live Bees & Queens
All sales are final – We cannot accept returns of live bees or queens under any circumstances, due to biosecurity and animal welfare reasons.
No refunds or replacements will be issued for
Delivery delays caused by Australia Post or other third parties
Lost or misdirected shipments
Bees or queens that arrive dead on arrival (DOA)
Any associated costs for replacement, colony startup, or losses in your apiary

 

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Ecrotek delivers within Australia using Standard Courier delivery services for small orders. Orders exceeding 0.5m³ will be sent using Premium Courier delivery services. If your online order exceeds the small parcel size, you need a separate freight quote - see below.

Goods are delivered on business days only. We cannot deliver on weekends or public holidays.

Signature on Delivery Required

We must get a signature when your order is delivered; we recommend you provide a delivery address where someone can receive and sign for your order. If no one is at your delivery address, the courier company will leave you a card in your letter box advising you of collection details.

All prices displayed on our website are in Australian Dollars ($AUD) and will be charged in Australian Dollars at the checkout

Postage Delivery Times

Urban Rural
Standard Courier 3-6working days* 4-7 working days*
Premium Courier 2-3 working days* 3-5 working days*
  • All orders include tracking.
  • Delivery may be delayed during peak season.

*Dependent upon payment confirmation and stock availability.

Tracking

Once your order is shipped you will receive an email confirming your shipping details and tracking number.

If you have an account with Ecrotek you can also view the status of your order online when you log into your account.

Flat rate & free shipping offers

NSW Varroa Free Shipping Offer 
Customers in New South Wales receive free shipping on the following eligible Varroa treatments for orders under 0.5 cubic metres. This offer still applies even when your cart includes other items (below items will still incur $0 shipping cost), if the cart does not exceed standard size (0.5cbm).

Eligible SKUs:
APITZPKT – Apitraz Strips (Pkt 10)
BAYVCTN – Bayvarol Strips (Ctn 800)
BAYPKT – Bayvarol Strips (Pkt 20)
FORMP30 – Formic Pro 30 Dose 
FORMP10 – Formic Pro 10 Dose
ABIO350G – Api-Bioxal 350g Powder (100 hives)
ABIO175G – Api-Bioxal 175g Powder (50 hives)

Please note: the standard flat rate shipping fee for all other products into NSW is $15.00 incl. GST, effective immediately.

QLD Varroa $15 Shipping Offer 
Customers in Southeast (Metro) Queensland now enjoy $15 flat rate shipping on the following Varroa treatments when the order includes only eligible items and is under 0.5 cubic metres. Orders exceeding this size or mixed with non-eligible items will incur standard freight charges.

Eligible SKUs:
APITZPKT – Apitraz Strips (Pkt 10)
BAYVCTN – Bayvarol Strips (Ctn 800)
BAYPKT – Bayvarol Strips (Pkt 20)
FORMP30 – Formic Pro 30 Dose 
FORMP10 – Formic Pro 10 Dose 
FORMP2 – Formic Pro 2 Dose 
ABIO350G – Api-Bioxal 350g Powder (100 hives)
ABIO175G – Api-Bioxal 175g Powder (50 hives)
ABIO35G – Api-Bioxal 35g Powder (10 hives)
ABIO5L – Api-Bioxal 5L Liquid (100 hives)
ABIO500ML – Api-Bioxal 500ml Liquid (10 hives)

Offer only available to customers in the Brisbane and Gold Coast areas. 


Order Support and Further Information

If there is a problem with your order or you would like further information about postage and deliveries, please contact us with your order details (and number):

Australian customers:

E: sales@ecrotek.com.au
T: 1800 905 687

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