in need of bees

budsbee · April 22, 2008, 01:44:51 PM

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 :? :?

BMAC · April 22, 2008, 02:08:12 PM

maybe you can look for NUCs

UtahBees · April 22, 2008, 03:05:27 PM

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

_Brenda_ · April 22, 2008, 03:58:28 PM

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.

Janemma · 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!

mairghead · April 22, 2008, 05:01:29 PM

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

bassman1977 · April 22, 2008, 05:10:20 PM

Drapers is still taking orders.

http://www.draperbee.com/

abates99 · April 22, 2008, 06:13:33 PM

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

indypartridge · April 23, 2008, 07:50:55 AM

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/

budsbee · April 28, 2008, 12:08:11 AM

: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.

_Brenda_ · April 28, 2008, 09:35:46 AM

"simpson's bee suppy in ohio". Those are the people I bought mine from on ebay. Bees are doing good so far. :)