Columbia Beekeeping Supplies
Columbia, South Carolina has many outdoor venues and luscious gardens that bring people from all over the U.S. Riverbanks Zoo and Garden has animal enclosures and a large park with botanical gardens, while nearby Congaree National Park spans more than 26,000 acres and is filled with astonishing hardwood forests and rivers and offers visitors camping, hiking, fishing, boating, and canoeing.
Mountain Sweet Honey Company is committed to supplying Columbia beekeepers with packaged bees and beekeeping supplies and offering 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. Whether you’re an experienced beekeeper or just starting out, we have all the beekeeping supplies you need.
Columbia, South Carolina 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 Columbia, South Carolina
No matter your expertise, we offer a complete line of beekeeping equipment. Our product line includes hive tools, extractors, and protective clothing which are essential for beekeeping.  Our beekeeping equipment also includes 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 just beginning, we offer first-year hive kits that have all the necessary equipment 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 South Carolina
FAQ
Do killer bees live in South Carolina?
A colony of Africanized honey bees, also known as “killer bees,” has been destroyed in Charleston County, according to officials. The Africanized bees are the first to be found in South Carolina in 15 years. Africanized honey bees are not established in South Carolina.
Are honey bees protected in South Carolina?
The short answer is, No. There are no such laws in South Carolina that explicitly protect honey bees other than the import or export and disease inspection statutes detailed in Title 46:Chapter 37.
How do I become a beekeeper in South Carolina?
To become a beekeeper in South Carolina, it’s necessary to follow the following steps.
- Do your homework. Get educated about bees, and do some readings.
- Join a local beekeeper association.
- Take the Beginning Beekeeper Short Course.
- Apprentice with an experienced beekeeper before getting your own bees.
- It is better to not manage than to mismanage.