Richmond Beekeeping Supplies
Mountain Sweet Honey Company is founded on strong principles regarding organic management practices and aims to provide healthy, chemical-free honey bees and the best beekeeping supplies on the market for our Richmond beekeeping clients.
Richmond has no lack of family-friendly activities. As one of America’s oldest major cities. It boasts some of the most historical landmarks, museums, and sights including the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, the Virginia State Capital, and Maymont, a Victorian estate, mansion, and public park filled with gardens, trails, and native wildlife exhibits.
We are committed to supplying our Richmond customers with superior honey bees and beekeeping supplies – and industry-leading customer service. Our apiaries are in the beautiful northeast Georgia mountains, and we ship bees on a weekly schedule from mid-March to May.
Richmond, Virginia Starter Beekeeping Supplies Kit
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8 Frame Starter Hive
Price range: $169.99 through $199.99 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
First Year 8 Frame Hive
Price range: $244.00 through $279.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
10 Frame Starter Hive
Price range: $215.00 through $225.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Beekeeping Jacket & Tools Combo
Price range: $199.00 through $234.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Beekeeping Supplies in Richmond, Virginia
Mountain Sweet Honey Company offers a complete line of beekeeping supplies. Whether you’re a professional beekeeper or just beginning, we have what you need for a successful hive. Our beekeeping supplies include hive tools, extractors, and essential protective clothing. Our beekeeping supplies also include 8-frame or 10-frame hive bodies, frames, foundation, screen or solid bottom boards, and telescopic covers. We have all the bee health essentials for honey bees. If you’re a beginner, we offer first-year hive kits that have all the necessary beekeeping supplies for a successful and productive beehive.
Keeping our prices affordable while offering top-quality, organic-friendly supplies is important to us. We offer free shipping on orders more than $150. (Select items not included.)
You can also find bee health items in our shop including essential oils (tea tree, lemongrass), pollen, mite treatments, and supplements.
Located in the wonderful north Georgia Mountains, Mountain Sweet Honey Company started as a small hobby and has grown into a productive full-time business. We started selling honey bees and a few beekeeping items in our second year of business and we now ship honeybees across the U.S. and offer a full line of beekeeping supplies. Our focus has always been to provide chemical-free bees, and that remains the same.
We strongly believe in our purpose, which is to offer high-quality bees and beekeeping supplies, offer knowledgeable advice to beekeepers, and to always execute our orders with outstanding customer service.
In 2017, Mountain Sweet Honey Company became the #1 shipper of honey bees in the mid-west. Our growth over the years is largely due to loyal repeat customers, our understanding the logistics of shipping honey bees, and the dedicated employees who helped make this growth possible.
If you’re an expert beekeeper, just starting out, or if you’re just interested in learning more about what it takes to be a beekeeper, contact us today at (706) 886-1322 and our customer service representatives are ready to assist you.
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Beekeepers Association in the State of Virginia
FAQ
How do I become a beekeeper in Virginia?
To become a beekeeper, You can apply for the Beehive Distribution Program. The program is run by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. You have to be 18 or older to apply. Participants are selected at random and if selected, you’ll receive three beehives.
When should you start a beehive in Virginia?
The month of July is a suitable time to start a beehive in Virginia. In July, you can apply to get a beehive from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. VDACS said anyone over the age of 18 can be eligible to receive up to three beehives per year.
Do you need a license to keep bees in Virginia?
The Virginia Bee Law requires that honey bees on combs, hives, and equipment with combs must be accompanied by a certificate of health issued by the Office of Plant Industry Services prior to being sold in Virginia.