Weblinks to Beekeeper Resources
Weblinks to honey bee and beekeeping resources
Links to websites, archives, beekeeping organizations, vendors, suppliers, publications, forums, federal and state laws, regulations and more, by category
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Resources:
Webinks
Beeswiki.com
“BeeSource” Community Forums
“The Classroom” forum by American Bee Journal
Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab, University of Florida
Integrated Pest Management for Honey Bee Health (TAIS) *pdf Perfect Bee: For the Hobbyist Beekeeper
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Brochure *pdf (with QR Code links to various courses) *pdf
Texas Master Beekeeper Program– countless links here to many more resources as a study guide for the program.
Generally Accepted Ag Practices in Texas *Scroll Down for State or Federal Laws & Regulations.
The Honey Bee Coalition Honey Bee Health Coalition: Best Management Practices for Hive Health *pdfHoney Bee Health Coalition: Varroa Management
Apiary Inspectors of America
Monthly Regional Honey Price Report (Bee Culture Magazine)
9 Questions to Ask Before You Start Beekeeping
Beekeeping Therapy for Seniors and Veterans
Bee Conservation: Natural Ways to Make a Difference
Why are Bees Important? -an “elementary” introduction to all things bees: biology, honey, pollination, beekeeping history and beyond!
QuickStart Guide to Teaching Kids about Bees
Magazines:
Articles & Archives
Both Print & Digital subscriptions available, and many archived copies are free online:
American Bee Journal & Featured Stories -The Oldest Continuous English Beekeeper Journal in Print. Also includes Archives -Last year’s issues available dating back to 1992.
Cornell University archived the ABJ back to 1882! WOW Check THESE OUT!
Texas Beekeepers Association Journal Archives- all issues available except for most-current issues.
TBA Journal Current Issue Access Form (via tvbees.org), ^Available only for Members of TVBA: Trinity Valley Beekeepers Association
^(TBA: Texas Beekeepers Association members already have access via their private login on TBA’s website).
Bee Culture Magazine -oodles of online resources, articles and commentary on bee biology, history, management and more, including Archives -2021 and previous.The Internet Archive- search for downloadable PDF's and audio files of many books on beekeeping and other interests- a veritable cornucopia of free knowledge. *Transfer any pdf into your own software like Speechify or VoiceDream and listen to countless hours of educational awesomeness!
Regional Associations:
Beekeeping
Organizations
State Associations:
Trinity Valley Beekeepers Association (Dallas)
Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association (McKinney)
Metro Beekeepers (Fort Worth)
Denton County Beekeepers Association (Denton)
East Texas Beekeepers Association (Tyler)
Hunt County Beekeepers Association (Greenville)Kaufman Area Beekeepers Association (Facebook page)
National Associations:
American Beekeeping Federation
National Honey Board (the honey producers trade organization)- offering free flyers on bees and honey for non-profits as well as other resources.
State Laws Regulating Agriculture, Beekeeping and Selling Honey:
Beekeeping
Regulations
Texas Agriculture Code: Chapter 131 – Bees and Honey
Beekeeping Administrative Code: Chapter 71 (Office of the State Entomologist)
2025 Laws & Regulations on Selling Honey & Labeling Requirements for Texas
^If you are/will be selling Honey in Texas, READ THIS and SEE NEXT LINK BELOW!
Texas Health & Human Services: Food Wholesales/Manufacturers General Information & Registration (Registration is free).
Texas Agricultural & Timber Exemptions Information PortalA County by County Guide to Agricultural Tax Exemption
Texas Agriculture Sales Tax Exemptions List (pdf)
Form 01-924: Texas Agricultural Sales and Use Tax Exemption Certificate: (pdf) Provide this completed certificate with your Agricultural Registrant’s Number to the establishment with which you request sales tax exemption
Texas Comptroller eSystems Site: Apply for a Texas Agriculture Registration Number & Sales Tax ID to avoid sales tax on beekeeping-related purchases. *These are two different registrations! NAICS CODE: 112910; used for Apiculture as an Agricultural Service “This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in raising bees. These establishments may collect and gather honey and/or sell queen bees, packages of bees, royal jelly, bees’ wax, propolis, venom, pollen and/or other bee products.”Monthly Regional Honey Price Report (Bee Culture Magazine)
Federal Food & Drug Administration (honey-related information):
Food Products
Regulations
Bee Equipment Suppliers:
Bees & Gear
Rockwall Honey Bee Company; BEES- starter nucs, full colonies in single or double deep
BeeGirl.biz – (Dallas area) – BEES, beekeeping field classes and more! *BeeGirl Nucleus Hive pick up date: last Saturday of April. (Order by March 1st for discount). *BeeGirl Colony Concierge Services- Whether you need the bees transported to your home on pick-up day from Christi’s apiary in Rowlett or want the bees installed into your equipment for you; you can even get on-site education the day of delivery or later… the choice is yours!
Sabine Creek Honey Farm- BEES and supplies and wholesale honey
Mill Creek Honey Apiaries- Bees, limited supplies, retail honey yummies
CNC Farms- BEES, nucs and full-size, QUEENS
Foxhound Bee Company- another nice, family-owned beekeeper supply company (nice educational materials). Charlie Bee Company- A groovy guy with a good company and great gear and BEES Dadant and Sons – (Paris, TX) – equipment, supplies Mann Lake Ltd. – (Marshal, TX) – equipment, BEES!, supplies Acorn Beekeeping Equipment – equipment, supplies The Bee Supply – (Blue Ridge, other TX locations) – equipment, BEES!, Queens, supplies
LorAnn Oils- High Quality Essential Oils for IPM (wholesale application for beekeepers)
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Professional Live Bee Removal Services:
Bee & Wasps Relocation
Honey Bee Relocation Services: Dallas-based Live Bee Removal and RelocationRockwall Honey Bee Company: Rockwall-based Live Bee Removal and Relocation (above two companies are partners).
Texas Association of Professional Bee Removers: Members be insured to cover accidental property damage. Members must be active in the removal profession for a predetermined length of time and/or be vetted by their peers.
Swarmed: ^not a removal service, but to report “swarms” …Beekeepers can also register to receive notices of swarms in their area.
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