Mountain Sweet Honey Company became the #1 shipper of honey bees in the east coast and mid-west in 2017. We greatly attribute our growth throughout the years to loyal repeat customers, our understanding of the logistics of shipping honey bees, and our standout employees who have contributed to making this all possible.
Our apiaries are located throughout Georgia. Our bee hives are managed by natural organic methods and we are licensed by the Georgia Department of Agriculture. All our bees come with a Georgia Dept. of Agriculture Health Certificate.
Our Italian bee packages are grown here in Georgia and each shipment will have a Georgia Department of Agriculture Health Certificate attached. Over 90% of beekeepers have Italian Bees in their hives. We highly recommend new beekeepers to start beekeeping with Italian bees because they are the most gentle of all honey bees. Our package bees include: a screen box, sugar water container or fondant blocks, approx. +/- 3 lbs. of bees which include nurse bees, forager bees, guard bees, and drone bees. The queen bee will be in a separate queen cage. To learn more about Italian honey bees click here.
Our Beekeeping Jacket &Tools Combo is a great deal for the new beekeeper or the experienced beekeeper who is just getting back into beekeeping. You will receive a jacket/veil combo which is offered in 5 different sizes. Upgrade to a mesh jacket for only $20. Beekeeping goat skin gloves are also in 5 different sizes. You will also receive a hive tool to assist you in opening the hive. A boardman feeder is also included to feed your new hive. A smoker is included to assist you in calming the honey bee colony while you work within the hive. A bee brush is included when you need to move bees of the frames. Lastly, we include a Beginning Beekeeping Handbook that goes over all the material we teach in our beginning beekeeper boot camp each year.
Our Carniolan bee packages are grown here in Georgia. We recommend that beekeepers with 3 years of beekeeping experience or more can purchase this product. Carniolan bees are better suited for cold winters due to the queen will continue to produce brood into the Fall months, which means the colony will be more robust going into Winter. Carniolan bees, overall, are more aggressive than Italian honey bees. Our Carniolan package bees include: a screen box, sugar water container or fondant block, approx. +/- 3 lbs. of bees, which includes nurse bees, forager bees, guard bees, and drone bees. The colony of bees will consist of one or more Italian, Carniolan, and Russian worker bees. The Carniolan queen bee will be in a separate queen cage. To learn more click here
Our Russian hybrid bee packages are grown here in Georgia. Because of the natural defensive traits of the Russian bees, we recommend Russian hybrid packages only to experienced beekeepers. Our Russian hybrid package bees include: a screen box, sugar water container or fondant block, approx. +/- 3 lbs. of bees which includes a queen, nurse bees, forager bees, guard bees, and drone bees. The colony of bees will consist of one or more Russian, Italian, and Carniolan worker bees. The Russian hybrid queen bee will be in a separate queen cage. We recommend beekeepers have 3 years of beekeeping experience prior to purchasing Russian bees. Learn more about the differences between Russian and Italian honey bees (Learn more click here).
The Caucasian honeybee has really great traits as they fly earlier in the day and later in the day. There are more traits that make them an excellent honeybee and that is able to fly in cooler conditions. These trait of the Caucasian honeybee excellent in nectar collection. Additionally, Caucasian queens are well know for raising strong colonies. Our 3 lbs Caucasian bee packages come with a queen, worker bees, and drones. The packaged colony can have a mix of Italian, Carniolan, or Russian Hybrid worker bees.
Caucasian honeybees are also know to be gentle and high in productivity. Caucasian honeybees are also significant gathers of propolis. Propolis is used to keep drafts out of the hive and to keep invaders out of the hive. Colonies do not reach full strength until mid-summer, which is an undesirable trait for areas with the highest nectar flow in the spring. This honeybee is better suited for northern beekeepers.
For the beginner beekeeper, buying bees is the easiest and safest way to start an apiary. The two most common ways to receive bees are: package bees or a nucleus hive.
Bees on tree limbs can be collected by cutting the limb and gently placing or shaking the limb inside a container. Bees on a flat surface or fence post can be guided into a container by gently brushing them with cardboard, as you would with a dustpan. They can also be directed toward it by puffing smoke behind them, encouraging them to move in the opposite direction (toward the container). Transfer bees from the container to a hive by gently shaking them toward it.
Decide which method of getting bees is right for you based on your local circumstances. If you have a beekeeping association in your area, they may be able to help you collect a swarm of wild bees or know where you can buy a starter colony.
Most new colonies may not be mature enough the first year to harvest honey. The basic hive body must be at least 90% full of bees and a winter super drawn out and full before you can ethically make honey. Also when you use medications or pest control chemicals the harvesting of honey safely may not a possibility, given proper time frames. Follow any directions on the product as to when to take it out of the hive or a safe time barrier to safely apply supers to collect honey. It is possible under the most desirable conditions and a fast growing hive to make honey the first year but buy an experienced keeper. Their health and colony strength are the most important.
Hi, Tony: Good thinking! We would consult a beekeeper, but see "Finding Bees in the Wild" above, if you haven't already, for a little elucidation on the subject. You don't say whether your "hive" is empty or has a colony, where the swarm might have originated to begin with. Best to ask an expert, which we confess not to bee.
Mountain Sweet Honey Company is the #1 shipper of Italian bee packages in the mid-west and on the east coast. Our experienced customer service representatives can assist you in determining exactly what supplies you will need and the best ship date for your bees.
All of our package bees are grown in Georgia utilizing organic management practices. Our bees are inspected by the Georgia Department of Agriculture and will have a Georgia Department of Agriculture Health Certificate stapled on the outside of the shipping crate. We have package bees for sale for the 2019 bee season with multiple dates available. We proudly offer Italian honey bees. We fully understand the importance of transportation logistics in safely shipping honey bees. We also ensure our package bee shipments. Our package bees are shipped properly, promptly, and with great care. You can rest assured with ordering your bees from Mountain Sweet Honey Company, your bees will arrive at your home healthy.
Mountain Sweet Honey Company may have started out as a pastime, but it quickly evolved into a full-time business. The demand for local honey grew and as the demand grew, so did our amount of hives. During our second year in business, we began to sell honey bees and a few beekeeping items. Our focus has always been to provide chemical free bees.
We firmly believe in our purpose, which is to offer high-quality bees, high-quality beekeeping supplies, knowledgeable advice to beekeepers, and to always fulfill our orders with unmatched customer service.
In 2017, Mountain Sweet Honey Company became the #1 shipper of honey bees in the mid-west and east coast. Our growth over the years has been mainly attributed to loyal repeat customers, our understanding of the logistics of shipping honey bees, and dedicated employees who helped make this growth a reality.
Mountain Sweet Honey Company is the #1 shipper of Italian bee packages in the mid-west and on the East Coast. Our experienced customer service representatives can assist you in determining exactly what supplies you will need and the best ship date for your bees.
All of our package bees are grown in Georgia utilizing organic management practices. Our bees are inspected by the Georgia Department of Agriculture and will have a Georgia Department of Agriculture Health Certificate stapled on the outside of the shipping crate. We have package bees for sale for the 2019 bee season with multiple dates available. We proudly offer Italian honey bees. We fully understand the importance of transportation logistics in safely shipping honey bees. We also insure our package bee shipments. Our honey bees are shipped properly, promptly, and with great care. You can rest assured with ordering your bees from Mountain Sweet Honey Company, your bees will arrive to your home healthy.
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