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Hive Parts, Protective Gear & Essential Tools

We stock the core equipment needed to build, maintain, and manage healthy honey bee colonies in South Central Texas.

From hive bodies and frames to protective clothing, smokers, feeders, and mite treatments, our supplies are selected for practical field use and long-term durability.

All items are available for local pickup at our Somerset, Texas location. No shipping — just straightforward ordering and scheduled pickup.

Description

Beekeeping Supplies

This section includes the core equipment and materials we keep in stock for managing honey bee colonies — from complete hive components to protective gear, tools, and mite treatments.

Whether you are ordering supplies alongside bees or simply restocking your apiary, you can select a pickup date and schedule your visit to our Somerset, Texas location.

Hive Parts & Equipment

Complete hive bodies, frames, bottom boards, covers, feeders, and essential components needed to assemble or expand your equipment.

Protective Gear & Tools

Bee veils, jackets, full suits, gloves, smokers, hive tools, and inspection equipment — selected for comfort, safety, and practical use in active apiaries.

Mite Treatments & Health Management

We carry commonly used Varroa mite treatment options and monitoring tools to help maintain strong, productive colonies.

Built for Field Use

All woodenware is assembled for durability and either primed and painted with quality exterior coating or hot wax dipped for long-term protection.

If you do not see a specific item listed, ask us. If it is not currently in stock, we can often order it or direct you to a reliable source.

All supplies are available for local pickup only. Shipping is not offered.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Ordering & Pickup

All supplies are available by appointment pickup only at our Somerset, Texas location.

You may select a pickup date during checkout. If you are ordering bees and supplies together, you may pick up your equipment at the same time as your bee order.

Shipping is not offered on hive equipment, woodenware, or bee-related products.

Availability & Stock

We keep essential beekeeping equipment in stock year-round. However, availability may vary depending on season and supplier inventory.

If an item is temporarily unavailable, we can often special order it or recommend a reliable source.

All orders are subject to raw material availability. Prices may change without notice.

Hive Assembly & Finish

All wooden components are fully assembled for durability.

Boxes and woodenware are either:
• Primed and painted with quality exterior coating
• Or hot wax dipped for long-term weather protection

This ensures equipment is field-ready at the time of pickup.

Do You Ship Supplies?

No. All hive parts, protective gear, tools, and mite treatments are available for local pickup only.

We focus on serving beekeepers in South Central Texas and prefer in-person pickup to ensure proper coordination and product condition.

Pick Up Information

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We offer "Curb Side" style pick up for folks on the go with minimal delays ... or we can open the hives to show you the bees and queens on any of the available Pick Up Dates. You select from multiple dates when placing an order. Each of the hive purchase options are available with or without our popular basic beekeeping school. Classes are held in the mornings, 10:00 am till noon, followed by loading bees in the afternoons.

South Central Texas Mann Lake Representative Since 2015 South Central Texas Mann Lake Representative