Illinois Beekeeping Supplies
Nicknamed “the Prairie State,” Illinois’s landscape is diverse, with its vast farmlands, lush forests, and wetlands. Only here will you discover the historic Land of Lincoln and the site of an ancient Native American city at Cahokia Mounds. Aside from that, one of the largest cities in the nation can be found in the northeast on Lake Michigan’s shores. Chicago is most known for its 1,451-ft. Willis Tower and the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower as well the Navy Pier. It is not at all surprising that as Illinois continues to thrive so too does the business of beekeeping. Since the early 1900’s, beekeeping has been a business that has continued to grow in the State of Illinois where we proudly support beekeepers by supplying package bees for sale, along with beekeeping supplies for the beehive for hobbyists and commercial beekeepers alike.
Mountain Sweet Honey Company is dedicated to serving customers with superior honey bees, beekeeping supplies and excellent customer service. Our apiaries are located in the awe-inspiring mountains of northeast Georgia, and we ship bees on a weekly basis from mid-March to May. Whether you’re a longtime beekeeper or just getting started, we have all the beekeeping supplies you will need.
Illinois Ametuer Time Beekeeping Supplies Kit
8 Frame Starter Hive
Price range: $169.99 through $199.99
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First Year 8 Frame Hive
Price range: $244.00 through $279.00
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10 Frame Starter Hive
Price range: $215.00 through $225.00
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Beekeeping Jacket & Tools Combo
Price range: $199.00 through $234.00
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Beekeeping Supplies in Illinois
Whether you are a beginner or an expert beekeeper, we offer a complete line of beekeeping supplies. Our product line includes hive tools, extractors, and protective clothing which are essential for beekeeping. 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 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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FAQ
How do I become a beekeeper in Illinois?
To become a beekeeper, it requires them to register their colonies (one or more) with the IDOA. Registration can be done by completing the fillable form accessible on the Apiary webpage, signing the form, and mailing it to the Illinois Department of Agriculture. A registration certificate (including a registration number) is provided to beekeepers who register with the IDOA.
Is beekeeping legal in Illinois?
Bees and Apiaries Act act requires beekeepers to register their colonies with the state. There is no cost of registration. The registration is used to keep track of the number of beehives in the state and each county. It also allows each inspector for each district to know where the colonies are in his or her area so they can easily respond to disease-related issues.