We’re happy to answer any questions you have about bees or beekeeping. Before contacting us, take a look here to see if your question has already been addressed:
Q: There is a swarm of bees outside. Can you come to get it?
A: We don’t typically offer that service but there are plenty of beekeepers in Indiana who do. Please contact the nearest beekeeper to you.
Q: My colony is sick, can you come to look at it?
A: We will happily look at photos of your sick colony to help you diagnose a problem. We also encourage you to contact our State Apiarist.
Q: Where can I purchase Mite Biters?
A: While we are integral to the breeding of the Mite Biter in North America, we don’t sell biter queens through our lab. Please contact the HHBBC for more details on where to get a biter queen.
Q: Can you test my bees for pests or pathogens?
A: We don’t offer this service yet. We encourage you to contact the USDA for these services.
If we’ve not answered your question here, check the resources below, our Extension publications, or contact us directly.
Helpful Links for Beekeepers in Indiana
Beekeeping Journals
American Bee Journal
217-847-3324
abj@dadant.com
Who to contact about bee pests
| Kathleen Prough State Apiary Inspector 420 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 317-232-4120 kprough@dnr.IN.gov | Brock Harpur Assistant Professor Dept. of Entomology Purdue University Smith Hall, 901 W State St. West Lafayette, IN 47907 honeybee@purdue.edu | Krispn Given Apiculture Specialist Dept. of Entomology Purdue University Smith Hall, 901 W State St. West Lafayette, IN 47907 765-494-6747 honeybee@purdue.edu |
Suppliers of bees and beekeeping equipment
| Betterbee Inc. Greenwich, NY Phone : 800-632-3379 Fax : 518-692-9802 | Seib’s Hoosier Honey Mooresville, IN Phone : 317-432-5342 Email : mike@seibshoosierhoney.com |
| Dadant and Sons, Inc. Hamilton, IL Phone : 217-847-3324 Fax : 217-847-3660 | Graham’s Bee Works Danville, IN Phone : 317-422-1000 |
| Mann Lake, Ltd. Hackensack, MN Phone : 800-880-7694 Fax : 218-675-6156 | Rossman Apiaries, Inc. Moultrie, GA Phone 800-333-7677 |
| The Walter T. Kelley Co. Clarkson, KY Phone : 270-242-7677 | Bastin Honey Bee Farm, LLC Knightstown, IN 5002 W. Co. Rd. 450 S. 46148 Phone : 765-987-8385 Fax : 317-919-4208 Email : rbastin@bastinhoneybeefarm.com |
| RJHoney Lebanon, IN 1107 E 325 East Email: RJHoney@rjhoney.com |