When you're starting a beekeeping venture, one of the first things you need to figure out is where you're going to get your bees from. There are heaps of options available when it comes to buying honey bees, so taking the time to understand them is crucial to getting off on the right foot. Depending on your needs, your search for live bees can take you down a few different paths - packages of bees, bee nucs, and even just a queen honey bee on her own. Each option's got its advantages, so you need to choose the one that best fits with your experience level and the kind of beekeeping you want to do. For most people, buying bees for the first time, the most obvious approach is to go with a package of honey bee bees. These packages usually come with a fully mated queen and enough worker bees to get a new hive up and running. They're a great option for beginners, as they give you a manageable number of bees to start with. Lappe's Bee Supply and Honey Farm has got packages of bees on sale, and offers different options for breeds, free shipping or pick up directly from our local central Iowa agricultural store. Buy them directly from our online direct-to-consumer beekeepers shop. If you're after a slightly different option, bee nucs are another popular way to get bees. These are 5 frame colonies that come with frames of bees, brood and honey stores - they're like a starter kit for your beekeeping operation. Because they're more established than a package, they can actually get you up and running a lot quicker. If you want to start with a colony that's already got some momentum behind it, a nuc might be a good bet to get them to honey producers stage by the time the honey flow starts. And with the rise of online ordering, it's easier than ever to order a nuc online from us. If you're after a specific type of honey bee, like a queen, we offer multiple breeds of bees, shipped to anywhere across the United States during the summer months. These queens can be used to replace one that's gone off in your existing hive, or to start a whole new colony. Whether you're after packages of bees or something a bit more specialized, Lappe's Bee Supplies company covers your every beekeeping need! As you start out on your beekeeping journey, making sure to buy from a reputable supplier like Lappe's Bee Supply is a good idea. Whether you're interested in package bees, nucs, or just finding bees to buy, getting the health and quality of your bees right is essential for having a successful time with your bees.
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Please note: some package bees available for pick up only; all nucs are available for pick up only, they can not be shipped; free shipping applies to queen honey bees for sale on orders of 3 or more queens
