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Where to get Bees for Sales
Where to get Bees for Sales
Article by Nancy Ketner
Once youve decided that youd like to try beekeeping, you are obviously going to need some bees. The question is, where does one get bees? There are a variety of methods and places, although the best is probably to find a website or ad that advertises bees for sale.
The cheapest method, although not necessarily the best method, is to find a tree that houses a nest of bees. This could… Continue reading
What are Package Bees?
What are Package Bees?
Article by Nancy Ketner
Package bees are one way for a novice beekeeper to get the bees he needs to fill his hive. They are also used to populate hives which have previously housed colonies that didnt make it over the winter.
They can be bought through advertisements online or through catalogues or through a local farm supply store. The farm supply store is most likely the least expensive way to buy package bees. The bees are all ordered at once from one supplier and trucked… Continue reading
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