Each year new beekeepers order package bees to start new colonies and experienced beekeepers buy bees to replace those that die over winter. The bees come in a wood & screen package with the queen in a special structure inside and a can of ...syrup for food while in transit Where to purchase bees is a controversial topic and this is MY opinion. Everyone has one. I purchase my bee packages at Bee Well in Pickens. (No I do not get a discount) They have the best price, the packages have statistically done very well for me and the owner goes to the bee farm in GA to pick up the bees himself and often helps fill the packages. They never spend time in the hands of postal workers or others who do not understand the needs of bees ! The most important aspect of a bee package for me is healthy bees in the group and a good weight(number of bees) to the package. If I want to add new genetics to my apiary, I can order queens from other sources and diversify my bee genetics during the summer after the honey flow is over. Consider starting your beekeeping adventure this year !
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