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Offline microhertz

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I need bees.
« on: July 13, 2006, 07:03:30 pm »
I am a new beekeeper in Idaho Falls and need to know where to get packaged bees. Thanks.

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« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2006, 08:11:41 pm »
http://www.beesource.com/suppliers/usbees.htm

They are usually only available from abput April until May.
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Offline microhertz

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I need bees.
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2006, 08:37:02 pm »
Where can I order bees for next year?

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« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2006, 11:17:40 pm »
how many do you need?  we are taking orders for semi loads starting in Jan, but can do smaller sales if you pickup in SW Florida.

Offline microhertz

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I need bees.
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2006, 02:39:06 am »
I only need enough for one new hive. I am a beginner.

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« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2006, 09:55:24 pm »
there are several companies online that might be able to help you:

Mann Lake (800-233-6663)
Dadant (dont remember their number)

google search should bring up their website, or someone at Mann Lake can help you or steer you in the right direction.

good luck

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« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2006, 11:41:04 pm »
just about anything you might need can be found on this page below, the bee suppliers are at the bottom......

http://members.aol.com/queenb95/resource.html
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« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2006, 12:03:27 am »
Thanks for all the information!