The following vendors, in alphabetical order, have generously paid for listing on our site. If you’re a supplier interested in listing, please contact us. Thank you!
Alamo Honey Farms, Southwest Michigan nucs & queens
All of our 5-frame honey bee nucleus hives (Nucs), are locally raised and wintered right here in Kalamazoo county of southwest Michigan. Our nuc hives include a proven overwintered queen bee with her brood and bees. Buyer’s choice of deep or medium frame size. Due to our winter weather, pickup in mid May. We also provide swarm removal and cut-out services.
Contact us for seasonal pricing and availability.
Email: info@alamohoneyfarms.com (269)998-7690;
www.alamohoneyfarms.com
AWS Bees, LLC
We are your trusted packaged bees supplier. We are the exclusive Michigan distributor of certified stock from Olivarez Honey Bees from California. Our offerings include 3-pound packages (with queens) of Italian and Carnolian bees and the newest breed to hit the market, the Saskatraz bee. We also offer queens of the three breeds (Italian and Carnolian and Saskatraz) as well as discounted rates for bulk package orders of 50 or more. Visit our website for an order form, 2022 pricing and other helpful videos and information: awsbeesllc.com.
Delivery is expected in mid-April and our sanitary drive through pick-up process will be in Swartz Creek.
Reach out to us by email or phone.
Email: awsbeesllc@gmail.com;
Dave Anthony: 810-621-4371;
Leo Stevens: 810-639-3640
B-Funnel by J. Woods
www.b-funnel.com,
jwoods.enterprises@gmail.com,
269-492-4895
The B-Funnel is a new tool that is used to install package bees. It is an alternative method developed to take some of the stress out of the process. Visit our website more information.
Beeline Apiaries & Woodenware, LLC
Your local beekeeping supplier! A family run business, manufacturing a full line of quality beekeeping woodenware, carrying protective clothing, beekeeping tools, beginners’ kits, feed, medications, and much more.
We are offering 2022 spring nucs and packages: Italian 5-frame nucs for $170 each and 3 lb. Italian packages for $140 each. Order online or give us a call before March 30th! Pickup at our Mendon facility in late April, early May.
Contact us and order online at www.beelinewoodenware.com.
Or give us a call: (269) 496-7001 or email: beeline@abcmailbox.net.
Stop by our store at 20960 M-60, Mendon, MI 49072 between 8 am and 12 pm or 1pm and 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Buggsnest LLC
keithmlazar@hotmail.com, Keith Lazar at 248-361-1710, FB: Keith Lazar
Please be advised that Cathy King of Backyardbeefriends and Keith Lazar have mutually agreed to close Cathy’s west-side store; Keith will eventually re-absorb his inventory. until that time the supplies in stock are for sale with 2020 pricing. My special designed tops will still be made by Gary Newton when requested. With many of these items currently available. Closed due to covid and health issues.
Dadant and Son’s, Albion, MI
517-629-2860, toll free 877-932-3268;
Email Cbarnes@dadant.com or www.dadant.com
704 N. Clark St.; Suite 3; Albion MI, 49224
Our company is still family-owned since 1863. We offer a complete line of beekeeping wares. We cut our own Ponderosa Pine (wooden ware). Handmade smokers and stainless steel equipment also. Anything and everything for the beekeeper.
We also offer 3# packages of several species. And 5-frame nucs.
Drew and Daughters Apiary
NUCs for sale (Mid May pick up dates); 5 frame Deeps; $170; Dorr, MI. Queens are from Sam Comfort stock
If you have any further questions, certainly reach out to me.
Jeremy Andrews; 616-262-9975
Honeytree Nursery
Mike Connor, 616-293-5318; honeytreenursery@yahoo.com; Shelbyville, MI
Owned by a Certified Arborist and beekeeper, Mike Connor, Honeytree Nursery’s goal is to plant pollinator trees and care for trees using the safest methods and as little chemicals as possible.
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
A variety of classes for beekeepers, those possible interested in beekeeping, gardeners, homesteaders, nature lovers. We have an apiary with hands-on / in-hive instruction when safety and weather allows.
Click here for a complete listing of other programs.
Lam’s Honeybees and Beekeeping Supplies
DonLamBees.com;
616.335.2707
One-stop shopping, especially for beginning beekeepers. Our equipment features top quality Amish built woodenware, along with beekeeping tools, protective gear, meds, honey harvest and books at reasonable prices.
In April and May we offer 3# packages of fast building gentle Italian bees with northern genetics, for pickup in Holland, Michigan. We also have strong five frame nucs available for pickup in early May.
A mentoring relationship comes with every purchase. We’ll take the time to answer your questions and guide you through what you need now and what you can add later, and are just a phone call away throughout the season. We also host helpful workshops for the Holland Area Beekeepers Association during the summer.
Mel Disselkoen with OTS QUEEN REARING and MDA SPLITTER NUC BOXES
I will again be selling quality Michigan bred, 5 frame starts, for $155 this coming May. You can contact me by email mdasplitter@sbcglobal.net, text 616 250 0326, or mail P.O. Box 9552, Wyoming, MI 49509. Get the best.
Napoleon Bee Supply, LLC;
(517) 499-0439; 6800 Brooklyn Road (M-50) in Napoleon, MI 49261
MAILING ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 442, Napoleon, MI 49261
We are located approximately 8 miles North of Michigan International Speedway. We carry all Bee equipment and supplies needed for Seasoned and New Beekeepers. We also sell Local Honey and Maple Syrup, and a variety of gifts.
Currently, we are taking orders for 3lb package Bees. This year they will be High Quality Italian Hybrid Bees crossed with Carniolan and Buckfast. Michigan over-wintered Nuc’s are also available in Italian or Carniolan. Bee day will be in mid May for both Nuc’s and Packages. Look for our upcoming classes.
Check out our E-COMMERCE site at:
napoleonbeesupply.com/
Nobel Honey/Otsego, MI
Kari/616-446-9164, kari@jonnybeegoods.com
-High quality 5-frame nucs for sale. We split in Florida and bring them home first week of May. Solid laying queen and at least 3 brood frames guaranteed. Limited quantity. Market price. Order cut-off April 1.
-Call us May-Oct for in-season supplies, new or used woodenware.
Wicwas Press
Shop for how-to guides for beginning and advanced beekeepers as well as books about bee biology, beekeeping history, stories from beekeepers, recipes, and much more!
Email: orders@wicwas.com
Phone:(269) 344-8027
Wracan & Son Honey
www.Wracanhoney.com,
Wracanandson@gmail.com,
John Wracan 810-624-1602, Mike Wracan 989-743-0889
https://www.facebook.com/wracanhoney,
12090 W. Bristol Rd, Lennon Mi 48449
We offer a various sizes of pure honey, flavored honey, and triple filtered beeswax (blocks, bars, and pellets). Georgia packages of 3 lb Carniolans for $125 and queens for $30 a piece. Pick up 4-17-2021.