{"product_id":"italian-queen-bee","title":"Italian Queen Bee","description":"\u003cp\u003eNaturally mated Italian queen bees (\u003cem\u003eApis mellifera ligustica\u003c\/em\u003e) raised in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBred from carefully selected stock for gentle temperament, strong even brood patterns and productivity, and raised only in healthy, disease-screened hives. Every queen is checked for laying before she leaves the apiary. Colour marking available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePre-order for the 2026 season, first dispatch mid October 2026. Collection from Mount Barker, or Australia Post Express within South Australia. Shipping within South Australia only, due to biosecurity regulations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"1000 Hives","offers":[{"title":"Mated","offer_id":52517888983342,"sku":"QB-MATED","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mated \u0026 Marked","offer_id":52517889016110,"sku":"QB-MARKED","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/3782\/5838\/files\/QUEENS_FOR_SALE.png?v=1788115830","url":"https:\/\/1000hives.com.au\/products\/italian-queen-bee","provider":"1000 Hives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}