(For Collect on Delivery (COD) shipments made by a hatchery for the account of others, the name or initials and address of the hatchery or the Post Office box number and address of the hatchery must be prominently shown for this standard.)
Only queen honey bees may be shipped via air transportation. Mailpieces must be plainly marked on the address side with “Live Bees” and “Surface Only” or “Surface Mail Only.” Honeybees are acceptable only via surface transportation, and must bear special handling fees, in addition to regular postage. The following additional conditions apply:
Honeybees and queen honeybees must be free of disease, as required under federal and state regulations.
526.2 Live Bees 526.21 Mailability Requirements Note: Regarding dead animals or parts of animals, see 526.7 and Exhibit 526.7.