2026 Cordovan Italian Nucs & Queens for Sale
Kloepper Apiaries
Ken Kloepper
5320 Lemen Rd.
Waterloo, IL 62298
Orders are accepted beginning on January 1, 2026
For more information or to place an order, please text your name and phone number to Ken Kloepper at (618)792-1700 or email Ken at kdkloepper@gmail.com
Nucs with mated queens are inspected by the Illinois Dept of Agriculture and placed in your Langstroth 5,8, or 10 frame equipment with no frame exchange required. Nucs will be ready for pickup by appointment only approximately May 1, 2026
Mated Queens for purchase are daughters of hygienic Cordovan Italian Queens open mated in either Northern California or locally with native Illinois drones. Queens should be ready for pickup approximately June 1, 2026
5 frame Deep Cordovan Nuc w/ mated Cordovan Queen $190.00
($60.00 non-refundable deposit required for each nuc ordered + $130.00 balance due upon pickup in Waterloo, IL)
Mated Cordovan Italian Queen $40.00
($20.00 non-refundable deposit required for each queen ordered + $20.00 balance due upon pickup in Waterloo, IL)
Payment: Cash Check or (Paypal/Venmo with any CC/bank fees prepaid)