There are a handful of bee suppliers in the San Antonio area recommended by AABA members. We suggest ordering your bees by January or February, although the suppliers usually have some extra nucs throughout the spring and early summer. Another option is to purchase a full colony with the hive equipment. This is especially useful if you are getting the bees after the nectar flow (April – June) has ended.
San Antonio Area Bee Suppliers:
The Bee Place (Somerset, TX)
Borntrager Bee Farm (Beeville, TX)
Holdman Honey (Seguin, TX)
8 Mile Honey (Uvalde, TX)
Beekeeping Equipment and Protective Gear:
Charlie Bee Company – New Berlin, TX
The Bee Supply (formerly Texas Bee Supply) – Round Rock, TX
TRC Bee Supply – New Braunfels, TX
Mann Lake – online
Dadant – online
*While Amazon and Tractor Supply also carry beekeeping gear, the quality can be hit or miss.
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