Where to Get Beekeeping Supplies in Houston, Texas

[Tom Brueggen]

Anyone know of any retailers, or individuals that manufacture woodenware/equipment in the Houston area?

More importantly I am looking for lemongrass oil. Anyone know where to get it retail other than online? Hobby Lobby maybe? I've never shopped for it before, so I wouldn't even know where to begin. But I'm looking at doing a cutout this weekend from the wall of a house and would like to have some for the new hive that will be set outside for the returning foragers. Thanks.

[johnth78]

here in Ft. worth we have a health food store that carries lemongrass oil and a bunch of others. I would assume ya'll have one down there that does too.

[Tom Brueggen]

Called Hobby Lobby, and they do have it! They said it was $7 for a "very little" bottle, which is understandable. I think that is probably a pretty reasonable price.

Also found it at a local health food store called "Natural Kitchen" in Kingwood, TX for those that live around NE Houston. She said it was $6 for a 1 oz bottle.

[vonknabe]

I got my lemongrass oil at Hobby Lobby, too. It was $6.95 for a one ounce bottle. But, since it only takes one drop in a hive box, this bottle should last forever! LOL! Go online and print the 40% off coupon, and you will get an ever better deal!
This is the very best place to get your beekeeping supplies from: http://www.wabashfeed.com/
They have everything from frames to hive boxes, to foundation for the frames, hardware, smoker fuel, etc. And they are SUPER nice and helpful. I love them.

[Tom Brueggen]

Thanks for the tip! So much for $7. With coupon, $4.20+tax!

[westernbeekeeper]

I found lemongrass oil at Natural Grocers Vitamin Cottage.

I know of four different bee supply companies in that area:

Sweet Bee Farm
7171 Grand Blvd.
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 714-4200

Bayou City Bees
Houston TX, 77057
(713) 392-3414

Brady Bees & Honey
2610 Newman St.
Liberty, TX 77575
(936) 336-9783

Troy Fischer Farm
P.O. Box 1109
Winnie, TX 77665
(409) 296-4188

Hope this helps!

[Jpoindexter]

Sorry I didn't see this sooner! We have a small bee supply business in Montgomery, Tx and I make trips into Houston every day of the week.
Email or call if your still looking.

-Jay Poindexter
www.Poindexterbees.com

[Tom Brueggen]

Good to know Jpoindexter! I have been to Wabash Feed Store many times since I started this thread. They have a pretty good selection. I never have verified the other places though as they are all farther than I like to travel!