Best Beekeeping Resources

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I do not receive any compensation for my product or company recommendations. These are companies and products I have found useful. I have not been given any products. Any products I have used I have paid full price for.

Mann Lake is the largest beekeeping supply company in the United States. https://www.mannlakeltd.com/ I use their one piece plastic small cell frames. https://www.mannlakeltd.com/hives-components/frames/assembled-frames/9-1-8-waxed-standard-plastic-frame-natural/ I also put one green drone frame in each hive once they are a full single box. This helps them draw out the other foundation properly and helps their temperament. https://www.mannlakeltd.com/hives-components/frames/assembled-frames/9-1-8-green-plastic-drone-comb-frame-each/ My first suit was bought through Mann Lake. It still works great after I’ve had it for 11 years. A zipper just broke this week, but that is easily remedied. It is hotter than my vented jacket, but it gets the job done if I have a really hot hive and want full protection. https://www.mannlakeltd.com/protective-gear/economy-hooded-beekeeping-suit/

Dadant is the oldest beekeeping company in the United States. They have a wide variety of products. https://www.dadant.com/

Blue Sky Bee Supply has all kinds of bottling equipment as well as more general beekeeping products. https://www.blueskybeesupply.com/

Glory Bee is a company that mainly sells honey and other health foods, but has a line of beekeeping equipment as well. https://glorybee.com/bee-products

Lappe’s Bee Supply is a reputable beekeeping company. I always like to get their catalog each spring. https://www.lappesbeesupply.com/

Comfort Pro is an awesome company with incredible customer service that sells ventilated protective gear. https://comfortprosuits.com/ I bought my jacket from them, and couldn’t be happier. https://comfortprosuits.com/product/ventilated-beekeeping-jacket-with-fencing-veil-and-round-veil/

Harvest Lane Honey goat skin gloves are the gloves I grab if I have a hot hive. I’ve used them for years and now the elastic is beginning to weaken, but otherwise they are in great shape. https://harvestlane.com/products/copy-of-beekeeping-jacket-with-fencing-veil North 40 sells them, as do other farm supply stores.