Family beekeepers in East Peru, Iowa since 1978
Beekeeping supplies & honey bees, straight from our farm.
Hives we build ourselves, 784 supplies in stock, and 2027 package bees, nucs and queens. Free shipping on most orders over $100, plus 3.2% back on every order.
- Free shippingOn most orders over $100
- Ships fastUsually in 1–2 business days
- 3.2% backColony Cash on every order
- Built in IowaWe make our own hives
- Since 1978Real beekeepers answer
2027 bee pre-orders are open
Reserve your 2027 honey bees before they sell out.
Package bees, nucs and laying-tested queens. Pick up at our farm in Iowa, or have them shipped. Western US shipped packages are open now; Eastern US opens soon.
Shop by department
Shop all 784 products Everything for the hive, in one place.
November stock-up
Shop winter supplies Get your hives ready for winter.
Wraps, quilt boxes, moisture boards and winter feed. Order now and they ship in 1–2 business days.
Winter Supplies
Bee Hive Winter Quilt Box with Pine Shavings & Moisture Board – 5, 8 & 10 Frame
11
From $53.51$62.95
Winter Supplies
Winter Bee Hive Insulation Heater Box with Moisture Board – 5, 8 & 10 Frame
2
From $61.16$71.95
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3.2%Back on every order
Colony Cash Rewards: free, automatic, never expires.
Create an account and 3.2% of every order comes back as store credit on your next one. Add weekly sales and bargain bin clearance, and it pays to buy from beekeepers.
This week’s deals
Weekly sales & bargain bin.
Sale prices run Thursday through 6 pm CST the following Wednesday.
New to beekeeping?
Start your first hive the easy way.
Thinking about keeping bees in 2027? Our beginner kits have everything for one hive, and our free weekly guide walks you through every step.
- Complete starter kits: hive, frames, suit, smoker and tools
- Free Beginner Beekeeper Weekly Guide, lessons start January 2027
- Package bees or nucs, and help choosing between them
- Call and talk to a real beekeeper any business day
Visit the store
Stop in and see us in East Peru, Iowa.
Just off Highway G68, 45 minutes southwest of Des Moines and 10 miles south of Winterset. Our back entrance is off Brown St.
| Monday – Friday | Store 9 am – 4:30 pm Customer service 9 am – 3 pm |
| Saturday | Store 10 am – 2 pm Customer service closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
(641) 728-4361Call during business hours
117 Florence AvenueEast Peru, Iowa 50222
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Contact us
Beekeepers since 1978
Questions about your hives? Talk to real beekeepers.
Call us during business hours or send a message. We’re always happy to help, especially if you’re just getting started.