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The pages here in the Honey Bees For Sale section
are available for reference only at this time. We are currently helping
farmers out of the area with pollination commitments and will reopen to
begin taking orders when we return. Please check back towards the end of
summer.
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Please Note: Beekeeping Supplies
are by Appointment / Local
Pickup Only
We are located about a half hour southwest of downtown San Antonio just outside of
Somerset, TX.
However, we do not have a store for "walk in shopping" at this time. Since
we are a bee farming operation and work our bees at multiple locations, we
take orders via the website and arrange for pickup on scheduled pickup
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Supplies are Local
Pickup Only |
Oxalic Acid Vaporizer
The vaporization of Oxalic Acid (aka Wood Bleach) kills greater than
95% of the phoretic varroa mites (mites on the bees) but it will not
kill mites in the brood so it is best to treat when there is little to
no brood in your hive, usually late fall or early winter. If you need to
treat in the summer months you must 3 successive treatments to vaporize
the mites that are emerging from the brood cells. Vaporized Oxalic Acid
has also been proven to kill tracheal mites.
The beauty of vaporization is that there is no need to open the hive to
treat. No strips or pads to install then remove. Simple, easy and
effective. Oxalic acid sold separately. Requires a 12 volt battery for
operation and safety equipment such as a respirator and safety glasses.
Oxalic Acid Vaporizer treatment for mites uses 2 grams of OA measuring
spoon included. Insert into entrance of hive seal entrance with cloth
and attach copper clamps to battery for 2 minutes with a fully charged
12 volt car or deep cycle battery. Remove vaporizer and leave hive
sealed for 10 additional minutes remove cloth.
DC-908
Vaporizer and disposable mask $125.00 |
Oxalic Acid Vaporizer
$125 each
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Wood Bleach
Works for removing black water spots and tannin stains. Use on
unfinished or stripped wood. |
Wood Bleach - 1 lb
$10 each
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Apivar
Apivar® is packaged in vacuum-sealed foil pouches. A single application
of two strips per brood chamber is sufficient to treat a hive, so you
spend less time and effort treating your bees, and there is less
disruption of the bees than with many other treatments. Strips are not
individually wrapped and must be used within 2 weeks after opening.
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Apivar Strips
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$40 - 10 pack
$150 - 50 pack
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North American Beekeepers Now Have an Effective Amitraz-Based
Weapon Against Varroa Mites!
Apivar®
- Kills up to 99% of mites in one application
- Continuously released in the colony over a six-week
period, ensuring healthy and productive hives
- Proven safe and effective for more than 15 years
- Leaves no significant residues in hive products
- Convenient and easy to use
Apivar Dramatically Cuts Mite Population
A study conducted by the research arm of the USDA in the spring of 2012
shows that Apivar® was responsible for a 52 - fold drop in mite
population compared to an untreated hive. This demonstrates the
effectiveness of Apivar's® controlled - release technology.
Apivar Strips Save Time and Effort
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Hopguard® II
Natural, food grade product
No negative effects on normal hive activity
Bee, Brood, and Queen tolerance...no negative effects on egg laying.
No residual in honey.
Typically only one application is required.
Click here for more information on
Hopguard II
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HopGuard II - 12 Treatments (24 strips)
$50 a pack
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• Up • Hive Kits • Feeders • Gloves • Miticides • Tools & Accessories • Veils, Suits & Jackets •
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Are Local
Pick Up Only (at this time) Except Special Orders Shipping or
delivery arrangements may be made with minimum orders and certain products. |
We double check all hives and nucs prior to marking them ready for pick up
and rarely have issues, but we are human and prone to mistakes and bees are
live animals and prone to change from one day to the next. Therefore we have
the following policy and will replace or exchange a
colony if we are notified of an issue right away. Waiting more than a week
to report an issue is not considered right away.
Cancellation, Refund and Return Policy:
Honey bees are livestock, therefore they are
subject to conditions and other factors that effect their health such as;
diseases, pesticides, temperatures, etc. and since we have no control over the
conditions the bees are subjected to once they leave our property, we can
not be responsible for incidents or accidents after they leave our
possession. For these reasons, under normal conditions, we recommended hive inspections before
loading and leaving our property and signing off on the order received
documents.
However, with COVID-19 safety concerns, we will honor
and respect and waive the pick up day inspections and ask that you please
report any issues within 48 hours of receiving your bees. For anyone that
has a long way to travel, we would prefer to go through the hives before you
leave so in the event of an issue, we can correct it prior to leaving with
your order.
Since we must make all necessary arrangements and commitments to secure
everything needed to fill orders, from equipment to reserving bees to
securing queens from preferred out of state breeders, etc., we have the following
cancellation policy:
Cancellation of Orders: All
cancellations for refunds must be requested in writing within seven (7) days from the time
the order is placed. A 10% processing fee will be applied to all
cancellation requests filled after the seventh day of the order and will be
processed as time permits.
Returns for Supplies and Gear: If there is any issue with any equipment,
supplies or
gear, please let us know within seven (7) days of the receipt of the product and
we will arrange for an exchange. All requests for a refund filled after this
time are subject to a 10% restocking fee. |
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