Modern Honey Bee Breeding under Nordic Conditions
WJA BEES focuses on selective breeding of Buckfast and Ligustica honey bees with emphasis on:
• VSH
• Hygienic Behaviour
• Vitality
• Overwintering Stability
• Instrumental Insemination
Combining practical beekeeping experience, long-term selection and modern breeding philosophy under Nordic conditions.
Our Breeding Lines:
Balanced breeding for productive colonies
Pure italian genetics with Nordic adaption
Based on the original Elgon concept by Erik Österlund
Selective Breeding for Sustainable Colony Health
Long-therm selection focused on hygienic behavior, VSH, vitality and color
From Passion to Selective Breeding
My beekeeping journey began in 1990 with the capture of a wild swarm.
What started as fascination quickly developed into a deep passion for selective breeding, instrumental insemination and long-term honey bee genetics.
Today, WJA BEES focuses on modern Buckfast and Ligustica breeding under Nordic conditions with emphasis on hygienic behaviour, VSH and sustainable colony health.
Instrumetal Insemation & Controlled Breeding
Instrumental insemination allows precise and controlled breeding based on long-term selection goals.
At WJA BEES, controlled mating is an essential part of sustainable breeding focused on hygienic behaviour, vitality and colony stability.
Breeding under Nordic Conditions
Made in Sweden
Selection under Nordic conditions requires strong vitality, stable overwintering and sustainable colony performance.
WJA BEES focuses on practical long-term breeding adapted to challenging Scandinavian environments.