Texas Beekeeping Supplies
Home to Big Bend National Park, River Walk Walkway, and of course, The Alamo Mission in San Antonio – Texas is diverse, widespread, and filled with historic landmarks. Beekeeping has been a growing business in the State of Texas since the early 1900’s and we proudly support beekeepers by supplying package bees for sale, along with beekeeping supplies for the beehive – whether it’s for a hobby in your backyard or commercial beekeeping.
Mountain Sweet Honey Company is committed to offering customers superior honey bees, beekeeping supplies and industry-leading customer service. Our apiaries are in the beautiful northeast Georgia mountains, and we ship bees weekly from mid-March to May. Whether you’re an experienced beekeeper or just starting, we have all the beekeeping supplies you need.
Texas First 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 Texas
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 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 beekeeping supplies for a successful and productive first year of beekeeping.
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 on our “shop page,” which includes: 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
What type of bees should I buy as a beginner?
The Golden Italian honey bee by far is the most common honey bee used by 93% of beekeepers. You will find some good traits which include the following:
- The Italian does have the best temperament we have encountered. It must be noted that all bees have “good” days and “bad” days. There are no exceptions for the Italian bees too. I recommend if you see your Italian bees become aggressive, just put the hive cover back on the hive and come back another day. “Good” days far outnumber the “bad” days!
- Italian bees have an excellent seasonal start in the Spring. The bees will thrive once nectar and pollen start coming into the hive. The Italian queen senses the pollen and nectar and begins to accelerate her brood production.
Overall, Italian honey bees get an “A” from Ray in the Bee Yard!
Do I need a license to keep bees in Texas?
No, you do not need a license to keep bees in Texas. State law allows qualified landowners to house bees on their property under a Texas Tax Code amendment but it carries strict guidelines that must be followed.
Is Beekeeping Legal in Texas?
Beekeeping is regulated both at the state and local levels. The state agency tasked with regulating bees is the Texas Apiary Inspection Service (TAIS). In addition to state law, you will also need to consult your local laws to determine whether or not you can have bees on your property.