Looking to start on Honey Bee hobby. Just one or two hive boxes.  Anyone know a place to buy or get a starter hive ? I am in Bergen County.

 

Read lot about getting bees online, but  prefer to get them from like minded people here. 

This is a phenomenal question / thread as i have thought and read about the same thing.

bit late in season to start.

 

There is bee keeping associations in NJ they can help you.

Thanks og.  I understand that Spring is the appropriate time. So I want to use the time from now through next spring. I started work on building a top bar hive.. and looking for some local connections. Will check out the association. 

Thanks to those who provided references to talk to.  

 

BTW,  if you come across any honey bee swarms (usually in spring)  or honey bees in trees, I will be more than happy to capture them for you.   Appreciate PM if you comes across one. 

Thanks to those who provided references to talk to.  

 

BTW,  if you come across any honey bee swarms (usually in spring)  or honey bees in trees, I will be more than happy to capture them for you.   Appreciate PM if you comes across one. 

 

Haven't seen a honey bee swarm in 25 years...

 

Rarely ever see a honey bee --  a few years ago I got stung by a honey bee -- was on the leg and I saw it -- Was the worst sting I've had ever -- Swelling and itched for days

My sisters Boyfriend just started a hive this spring in Byram twp. Sussex County. There's a lot to know before you get into it. Mites, predator protection,how to handle them, ect. Also make sure your municipality allows bee keeping. Bergen County is probably a no go in a residential neighborhood I'm willing to bet. Make sure there's no ordinance against it before you go any further.