: Have your equipment fully assembled and in place before the bees arrive.

: While bees can be mailed, picking them up from a local supply store or a designated meeting point is less risky to avoid overheating or stress.

: Check for an excessive layer of dead bees at the bottom; while up to half an inch can be normal, more may indicate a problem during transit. Online Suppliers and Options

with bees, often focused on specific honey varieties like sunflower or ajwain.

: Do not delay; bees can overheat quickly in transport cages.