In this section, we have provided some information and links to apiaries who supply package bees that you can use to start your BackYardHive. |
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New Listing_2008 Package Bee Suppliers
The following is a list compiled of 2008 bee breeders that are currently advertising in the American Bee Journal. This listing does not imply endorsement of products or services by American Bee Journal or BeekeepingStarterKit.com. The * denotes adv |
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New Listing_BeeSource_Packaged Bees
BeeSource has a large list of suppliers that offer packaged bees. |
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Directory of Package Bee Suppliers
This is an extensive list of suppliers throughout the country. |
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Directory of Bee Suppliers (PDF)
This PDF is from the The Mid-Atlantic Apiculture Research and Extension Consortium (MAAREC) and lists many suppliers in the Mid-Atlantic region plus many more throughout the country. |
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List of Naturally-Mated Qeen Packages
This list provides contact information for suppliers who provide naturally-mated queens and also sell apckages of bees. We believe naturally-mated queens may be healthier and heartier for the colony as a whole. |
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The Fat Bee Man - GA
One of our friends and customers in Colorado suggested that we link to Donald's website. Pesticide free apiary. Will ship package bees. Italians and Russians. |
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Jester Bee Company - AR
Suggested by one of our vistiors:
"I just picked up three #3 packages from Kevin Jester at Jester Bees. I didn't see him on your list and I'm not sure what you need to list apiaries but he is in West Ridge Arkansas. Extremely tame and gentle |
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T. Walter Kelley
Good prices on package bees. Will ship within the US via US postal service. |
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Ebert Honey - Pickup Only - Lynnville, IA
This company sells package bees, but for pickup only. OK if you are in the Lynnville, IA vicinity. |
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Arnold Honeybee Services
This company is in east Tennessee and sells package bees through the end of May. A 3lb. package including queen is listed as $70 + $40 shipping. They have Italians and Russians avaialable. |
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Rossman Apiaries Inc.
Rossman ships package bees within the US. Packages include queens. Packages at the time of adding this link their prices were $57 for a 3lb. package including a queen. |
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