I prefer to use United States Postal Service (U.S.P.S.) for Queen Bees especially as they have no rural surcharge and fuel surcharge. I use U.P.S for shipping products or U.S.P.S if requested. UPS Company policy and the US Post office WILL NOT insure Queens. US Postal regulation ( 609 sec 4.3 k) For the Post Office Should they arrive dead or damaged they will not cover the cost of replacement and shipping unfortunately. (601.9.0.37) (bees) If you prefer another service/shipper I will gladly accomodate your request. All items will be shipped from Forest, Ohio USA. I appreciate your business and hope to serve you many years!