New York Beekeeping Supplies

Beekeeping has become very popular in New York. In fact, according to an article in the New York Post, over the last four years, the number of hives has risen 35 percent and the number of beekeepers has risen 21 percent. Whether you live in the mountainous regions of New York, in the forest, or in NYC, beekeeping can be a successful hobby or business at any location.

Mountain Sweet Honey Company is committed to offering New York beekeepers superior honey bees, beekeeping supplies, and industry-leading customer service. All 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.

New York Starter Beekeeping Supplies Kit

Beekeeping Supplies in New York

No matter what stage you are at in your beekeeping experience, we offer everything you need. Our product line includes hive tools, extractors, and protective clothing which are essential beekeeping supplies.  Our beekeeping supplies also include 8-frame or 10-frame hive bodies, frames, foundation, screen or solid bottom boards, and telescopic covers. We can supply you with all the bee health essentials and 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.

About Mountain Sweet Honey

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 New York
FAQ

The reason behind the booming beekeeping in New York is that Urban beekeepers are keeping bee populations thriving via rooftop and tiny garden hives. While elsewhere in the world, honey bees have created a buzz due to their sharp decline that’s mostly blamed on their exposure to pesticides in rural areas, the reverse is true in New York.

It is legal to keep bees in New York City but all beekeepers in New York State are required to register with the Department and renew their registration annually. Beekeepers throughout the state are opposed to any mandatory registration to require traceability of hives and their beekeepers.

It is legal to keep bees in New York City, but beekeepers are required to register their hives with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene within 30 days of hive establishment and renew their registration annually.

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