ordering bees for northern Ohio

Tom1953

19 years ago

I lost my bees so I need to order some, any suggestions of who to get them from for our area?

Northern Ohio.

Tom

Comments (4)

tarheit
19 years ago
I dealt with Simpsons (packages - http://www.homestead.com/beekeepers/Simpsons.html ),
Parsons gold Apiaries (nucs and packages - http://www.bright.net/~pgold/ ),
and Dana Stahlman (queens-packages http://www.gobeekeeping.com/prod05.htm , note the sold out message is for last year).

I've been happy with all 3 of them. But I'm sure there are others. I also know one member of our Association that is looking to sell a couple hives come spring should they survive, e-mail me if you want some contact information.
askewgardens
19 years ago
There's a bee supplier in Spencer OH, pretty much in the middle of Northern OH. You need to place orders early. I go there every year, he's the "inspector" for his area. Very knowledgeable and helpful, especially if you can get there on a day they're not swamped.

Queen Right Colonies
Beekeeping Supply
43655 S.R. 162 Spencer , Ohio 44275
440-647-2602
beefiend
19 years ago
In central Ohio, checkout Buckeye Bee at http://www.buckeyebee.com/ or Waldo Ohio Apiaries at 740 524-6241. Simpsons is another good source that has already been mentioned.

Bill Moinette, northern Wayne/southern Medina County bee supplier can be contacted at Tippacanoe@aol.com. Queen Right Colonies is at 440 647-2602. Paul Warstler in Stark County is at 330 484-6184

Your local bee club can help you identify good sources. Vendors will be present at major spring beekeeping workshops, such as the Tri-County Workshop (OSU Wooster Campus, March 5).
beefiend
19 years ago
Another good source of bees (packages or queens) in Ohio is Dave Heilman, who is located in Wooster, Wayne County. He told me that he will have 3-lb. packages, and Italian and Carniolan queens available beginning April 9.

contact information:
phone: 330 263-4712 e-mail: apisman@aol.com