Maine Beekeeping Supplies
Maine is well known for its rocky terrain, beautiful coastline, and vast natural areas. Because it’s home to Mt. Katahdin, which is the endpoint of the Appalachian Trail, visitors come from far and wide. Beekeeping has become a popular activity in Maine, in fact, the University of Maine Cooperative Extension and the Maine State Beekeepers Association offer a beginners Bee School. Mountain Sweet Honey Company proudly supports Maine beekeepers by supplying them with packaged bees and beekeeping supplies.
We are committed to offering our customers top-quality honey bees and beekeeping supplies along with top-notch customer service. Located in the beautiful northeast Georgia mountains, we ship bees nationally on a weekly schedule from mid-March to May. Whether you’re an experienced beekeeper or just beginning, we have all the beekeeping supplies you need.
Maine 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 Maine
Our line of beekeeping supplies includes everything you will need, whether an expert or beginner beekeeper. We have 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. You can also find bee health items in our shop including essential oils (tea tree, lemongrass), pollen, mite treatments, and supplements. 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.)
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 Maine
FAQ
Do you need a license to sell honey in Maine?
If you plan to promote honey in Maine, a honey processing license is required. And a licensed kitchen is needed for the license. For greater records touch the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Quality Assurance & Regulations.
When should I start a beehive in Maine?
The end of May or early June is the best time to start a beehive in Maine. Maine’s first honey flows start at the very end of May/early June so add honey supers to hives as needed. Manage swarm prevention by equalizing hives and making splits/ nucs. July: Honey bee colonies hit their peak during this month.
Do you need a license to keep bees in Maine?
Yes, anyone who keeps honeybees in Maine Must obtain an apiary license. Anyone who imports bees into Maine Must submit an Import Notification of Bees form, and a health certificate from the State of origin and pay the appropriate fee. Honey bee colonies in Maine may be inspected for regulated diseases and parasites.