Best Bee Supply Companies

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As the pace of life quickens, homesteading, urban farming, and country living are becoming increasingly popular in certain circles. The flourishing agrarian movement has people growing organic veggies, raising backyard chickens, and beekeeping as both a professional and hobbyist undertaking. Beekeeping, in particular, requires specific equipment that may not be available at your local hardware or farm and ranch store. Luckily, you can source most of the items you need online through bee supply companies.

Whether you’re a hobbyist, or an enthusiast hoping to turn your hives into a profitable business, our list of the best bee supply companies will get you started on your backyard farming endeavor.

 Mann Lake

Mann Lake Ltd. has a long history in the business, an ample selection of well-made beekeeping supplies (even some that are made in the U.S.A), and online beginner resources.

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Founded in 1983, Mann Lake Ltd. is a Minnesota-based beekeeping supplier, with flagship stores in California, Pennsylvania, Texas, Florida, Oregon, and Kentucky, as well as online. Mann Lake’s website features everything you need to start a beekeeping hobby or business, and many of the company’s products are made in-house. 

Mann Lake offers a large selection of equipment for every stage of the beekeeping process—from setting up a hive, to building and maintaining a colony, to extracting and bottling honey. Customers report that the supplier’s equipment is well-made and durable. 

Beginners can choose from several set-ups, like simple hive kits or complete beekeeping kits, which include everything from wood frames to protective clothing. You can even buy live bees for nationwide delivery or local