Honey Bees

Compare Honeybee breeds sold by Mann Lake to find the bee breed that's right for you.

Purchase Honey Bees for a Thriving Apiary

Looking to start or expand your apiary? Our live honey bees for sale include healthy, thriving packages, nucs and queens. Live bees from Mann Lake are available in popular breeds like Italian and Carniolan bees, ideal for all skill levels.

Our live bees are available for pre-order in early spring and ship based on regional climate and bee health. Choose your preferred pickup location or shipping option. We offer free shipping on all live honey bee orders. They must be sent standard ground service by a carrier of our choice within the lower 48 states when adding to cart.

We recommend ordering early. Demand is high, and availability is limited by season. Browse our live bees for sale above, or learn more below.

Mann Lake is committed to the preparation and delivery of honey bees to beginner, advanced, and professional beekeepers. Whether you need advice on how to start or restock your bee supply, we can help you achieve your goals. Our team will work with you to determine what you need to ensure your colonies thrive.

The Types of Honey Bees We Offer

Keep your beehive thriving this upcoming season! At Mann Lake, we offer several types of honey bees bred for performance, productivity, and resilience. Our live bees forsale include carefully selected queen breeds and hybrid packages to support healthy, high-yielding hives.

All the breeds we offer have a high honey yield. We recommend them to any honey bee farmer who desires to grow a productive honey bee colony. They’re ideal for both personal and commercial purposes.

Some of our breeds are for pick up only, so be sure to check our online inventory when making your selections. When shipping honey bees, we take care to package them in specially designed containers that are well ventilated and equipped with a food source.

Queen Honey Bees for Sale

Explore our selection of live honey bee queens, each raised to meet the demands of many climates and beekeeping goals.

  • Florida-Raised Italian Queen Bee: Known for calm temperament and excellent honey production.
  • OHB Carniolan Queen Bee: Winter-hardy with quick spring buildup and strong swarm resistance.
  • OHB Italian Queen Bee: A reliable breed for beginners and pros alike, gentle and productive.
  • OHB Saskatraz Queen Bee: Bred for superior mite resistance, rapid colony growth, and high honey yield.
  • Purebred Russian Queen Bee: Naturally mite-resistant, well-suited for northern climates.
  • Southern-Bred Italian Queen Bee: Adapted for warm regions with steady brood production and docility.

Live Bee Packages

  • Southern-Bred Russian Hybrid Package Bees: A strong, resilient option for beekeepers. They offer a balance of genetics, disease resistance, and productivity.

All of our live honey bees for sale are carefully raised and inspected for health, ensuring your colony starts strong.

Why Buy Honey Bees from Mann Lake?

At Mann Lake, we pride ourselves on supplying live bees, supplies, and equipment to amateur and veteran beekeepers alike.

Here’s why to choose Mann Lake:

  • Healthy, inspected live bees for sale
  • Wide variety of honey bee breeds
  • Convenient pickup or free shipping options
  • Trusted by beekeepers nationwide

Start the season right. Purchase honey bees today and build a thriving colony!

For more information about our bee packages, call us at 1 (800) 880-7694. If you’re ready, proceed to checkout to enjoy our fast and free shipping on most products.

Honey Bee Guides & Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Package bees purchased from Mann Lake will include 3lbs (approximately 10,000) worker bees and a mated queen. The queen will be inside of the package in a separate cage.

Bees are packaged in a special container specifically designed for transporting honeybees. The package is well ventilated and has a can of sugar syrup suspended from the top of the package as a food source.

If you have pre-ordered bees for pickup at one of our stores, you will receive a notification from us. We’ll send it via the preferred contact method set at the time of ordering. We use email, automated phone calls, and SMS(text) for sending notifications.

Bees can be transported inside a vehicle or the back of truck, out of direct sunlight and wind. We do not recommend placing package bees in the closed trunk of a car. Packages should not be placed in a closed container, box, covered with blankets or other materials.

Remember, bees are living creatures and need good airflow to breathe. It is also best to keep them cool during transport to reduce stress. If you have further questions, our knowledgeable staff will be on site to help you during Bee Days.

Install your package bees as soon as possible, ideally within 24 hours of receiving them. The exception is if temperatures are under 40° F.

View bee installation instructions.

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