North Carolina Beekeeping Supplies
North Carolina draws crowds of hikers, rock climbers, campers, and other outdoor enthusiasts with its scenic hiking trails through the Appalachian Mountains. The diverse landscape makes it conducive for beekeeping. In fact, the North Carolina State Beekeepers Association has 4,528 active members.
North Carolina offers a diverse landscape for beekeeping with its mountainous range and valleys. In fact, the state recently ranked as one of the top ten states for beekeeping based on the number of hives, according to wncbees.org, with more than 10,000 beekeepers practicing in the state. No wonder the honey bee is considered North Carolina’s state insect.
Mountain Sweet Honey Company is committed to supplying North Carolina beekeepers with packaged bees including superior honey bees, 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.
North 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 North Carolina
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 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 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 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 North Carolina
FAQ
Is beekeeping expensive to start?
The initial cost of beekeeping can be intimidating to new beekeepers. Getting started with beekeeping can be an expensive hobby often costing around $300 for the hive and around another $100 for bees during the first year (depending on if you purchase a nuc or a package). Most folks recommend starting out with two hives for a variety of important reasons.
How do I become a beekeeper in NC?
To become a Certified Beekeeper, the following steps need to be followed.
- Be a current NCSBA member.
- Pass a written test, which is administered through a local NCSBA chapter or given at one of the statewide conferences or testing events.
- Pass a practical test administered by a Certified Level Beekeeper or higher.
- The Practical test will only be valid if given after the candidate successfully passes the Certified Level written exam.
When should I start a beehive in NC?
If you can get them early (late April, early May… regionally dependent) we prefer packages over nucs. Any other time of year, a nucleus hive is ideal. In our region, honey bees are available from May until the end of August.