need package of bees

[aam]

My kids decided that they wanted to raise bees. It has been 10 years since I have done this. Before I had three hives of Italian bees. I did not know in advance enough to plan for this. I live in Monroe county in Indiana if anyone in my area has nucs or packages I would much appreciate it.
I think it is a good hobby to have and want to encourage them in this. Not to mention they have sparked my interest again!

Thanks

[peggjam]

Packages are pretty much sold out for the season....your best bet is to find someone with nucs for sale...and soon, because they will also be sold out soon.

[Redneck]

I believe it was Gardener's Apiaries in GA that told me that they would have some packages toward the end of May. I talked to them last week. Their telephone number is Area code (912) 367-9352. I have never used their bees, so I cannot tell you much about them.

[Jesus_the_only_way]

http://www.longcreekapiaries.com/

These folk still had some as of today when I ordered 2. They're shipping the second week of June and going fast. They also don't respond to email so you'll have to go to their site and get their phone # listed with their address.
Tom

[summersetretrievers]

Try Nick at trapper_220@yahoo.com he is near Holland Michigan and may have some nucs. I believe you would have to go pick them up.
Cindy

[indypartridge]

Here are a few in-State contacts for bees:

Tracy Hunter
Hunter's Honey Farm (Martinsville)
http://www.huntershoneyfarm.com/

Roger & Juanita Graham
Graham's Beeworks (Morgantown)
(812) 597-2000
I get my bees from them. They are sold out of nucs. Might be able to sell you a package.

A bit further away:
Danny Slabaugh
Slabaugh Apiaries (Nappanee)
(574) 315-5586

Devon Howald
Majenica Creek Honey (Huntington)
(260) 968-2657
http://www.indianafarmdirect.com/far....php?FarmId=68

David Shenefield
Clover Blossom Honey (La Fontaine)
765-981-4074

You might also want to consider going with your kids to bee school next January:
http://www.indianabeekeepingschool.com/