is it to late to order bees i need 4. 3# package of bees where can i get them from gobb farms is out. help :? :?
maybe you can look for NUCs
There's a guy here in Utah that is getting packages tomorrow and delivering on Saturday. Don't know if he'd mail you some. Try him:
Kevin Cook - backyardbeekeepers [at] gmail.com.
Good luck -
Scott
You might check with your local bee clubs, and keep an eye on ebay.
I was able to order a package from a reputable ebay seller.
I was told by my local beekeeping association that many local bee keepers sell bees throughout May and June - they often advertise in the newsletters sent out by the local beekeepers associations - so perhaps contacting your local group or attending a local meeting? Get hold of the local newsletter and see who is selling? Good luck!
I just ordered a 3# package from Walter T Kelley in Kentucky this morning. Expected ship date is May 10. They have Italians and you can substitute for Russian Queens if you like.
Jackie
Drapers is still taking orders.
http://www.draperbee.com/
There are a couple sellers on ebay. I have not purchased packages but I have purchased Minnesota Hygienic queens from an ebay seller, he has quite a large operation and is Licensed by the state to produce and ship queens and packages.
http://stores.ebay.com/birdsnbees60
send an email he might have packages available
Quote from: Janemma on April 22, 2008, 04:36:54 PM
I was told by my local beekeeping association that many local bee keepers sell bees throughout May and June - they often advertise in the newsletters sent out by the local beekeepers associations - so perhaps contacting your local group or attending a local meeting? Get hold of the local newsletter and see who is selling? Good luck!
I second the motion! I always recommend getting local bees when possible. You have a number of very active bee clubs in your area: make some phone calls!
http://www.michiganbees.org/whoswho.htm
http://www.sembabees.org/
:lol: :lol: hello to all. and thanks for all the info, i took a good road trip today and went down to simpson's bee suppy in ohio and pick up 4 3# pkg of ita. what a trip it was about 200 miles but it was good just to get away. thanks for the help.
"simpson's bee suppy in ohio". Those are the people I bought mine from on ebay. Bees are doing good so far. :)