Ready to get started with bees? Congratulations, you're about to embark on an exciting adventure! Our beginner kits will help you get started and cover your basic needs.

Some key features set our beginner kit apart from our competitors. Most competitors kits offer you the bare minimum for a low-priced option. They put in things like a cheap entrance feeder, single wax coated foundation, and a $5 book that was written 50 years ago.

Our beginner kits come with the components that we feel you actually "need" to get a good start, and the stuff that we use in our own beekeeping. Like a bigger, better feeder; double wax coated foundation for best bee acceptance; and a modern, up-to-date beekeeping guide book.

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PLEASE NOTE. This STANDARD kit has what you need to get started, but you'll need additional boxes to stack on the hive as your bees expand after the first few weeks. If you want additional boxes to get you through the full season, check out our DELUXE beginner kit.

Our STANDARD beginner kit includes:

Completely assembled 10 frame single hive

Includes bottom board, entrance reducer, deep hive body, frames with double waxed foundation, inner cover, and outer cover.
1 Gallon Frame Feeder
HillCo 7" Smoker
Hive Tool
Bee Brush
"A Beekeeper's Diary" - The definitive self guide to beekeeping, authored by Certified Master Beekeeper, Charlotte Ekker Wiggins
Protective Beekeeper Veil

Note: most new beekeepers will want more protective gear than this kit provides. We include a simple veil to protect your head and neck, but we advise you to consider purchasing a beesuit or beekeeper jacket, and a good pair of gloves. We don't include them as part of the kit, because the various sizes and styles available would make it very confusing.

We encourage you to click here to choose from our robust protective gear!

Beginner Kits

Beginner Kit - Standard

Swarm Trap Kit