[Hoot Owl Lane Bees]

I am visiting family in the Lancaster Pa. area and was wondering if there are any local bee suppliers in the area?
I'm not getting any local hits on line but do remember reading about an Amish shop some time ago.:scratch:

 

[waynesgarden]

2 hours north of Lancaster is Mann Lake's new retail store in Wilkes Barre. Could be on your way depending on your route through PA

Wayne

 

[Hoot Owl Lane Bees]

I thought about that but I have driven 1500 miles since last Friday and have to do it again this Friday/Saturday.

 

[pahammer]

try........Forest Hill Woodworking.................http://foresthillbeesupply.com/

 

[Hoot Owl Lane Bees]

Thanks pahammer

They are about 15 minuets away.:applause:

 

[pahammer]

HOLBees.....you're welcome

 

[COAL REAPER]

Great to know, i hit lancaster area once in a while. Prices look decent also.

 

[DPBsbees]

I am visiting family in the Lancaster Pa. area and was wondering if there are any local bee suppliers in the area?
I'm not getting any local hits on line but do remember reading about an Amish shop some time ago.:scratch:

You might also want to visit Gamber Container if you need any honey containers. Very goood prices and selection.

 

[mbwalton]

Ike at Forest Hill is great & they produce some excellent woodenware! I visited Lancaster last year & I have been there once already this year. Each visit I made sure that I "needed" something for my bees. He made up an 8 frame Cloake board for me this year even though this is not something that he has in his catalog! IMO, you will not find better built woodenware!

Marvin

 

[Hoot Owl Lane Bees]

Thank You all for the information.
I went by Forest Hill and he does have some very nice equipment and we talked for about 1/2 hr.
I picked up some moisture boards to try this winter as I build all of my wooden wear.
I then visited some old friends at Dave Co Printing to get caught up on things.
Then off to Lancaster to pick up some honey bears at Gamber Container.
I just woke up from a short nap at the in laws.
Now if a swarm would move in to the hive box in the back of my truck it would be a 100% perfect day.

 

[lazy shooter]

If one is too concerned about genetic diversity, they could simply order some commercial queens from time to time.

 

[Hoot Owl Lane Bees]

Lazy shooter
I Cary a hive body with me all the time in season.