The Buzzing Place to Bee
Local. Fair. Sustainable. As a responsible, eco-friendly business, we’re committed to keeping bees in their natural habitat in a local and sustainable way. Check out the rest of our site to learn about our initiatives and our products.
Available Products
The Exton Bee Company was formed to assist the honeybee population in our area and to inform the public of the valuable role of honeybees in nature and agriculture. We carry a full line of top quality hive products at Exton Bee Company. Whether you’re looking for a gift or for a permanent supply of honey-based products, browse our selection of eco-friendly merchandise and get in touch with any questions.
Pure Raw Local Honey - $10/lb
Lighter Spring and Darker Fall
Available now.
Our lighter honey is made by the bees from April to June. We collect it in July. Our darker honey is made by the bees from July to September. We collect it in late-September. The honey's color and flavor is determined by many local nectar sources.
3 lb Package Bees - $130 each
Italian Hybrid Honey Bees
March 23, 2022 packages available.
April 1, 2022 packages available.
Each package contains approximately 3 pounds of Italian Hybrid worker bees and a mated queen. Call, text, or email to reserve a package.
Nucleus Colonies - $220 each
Italian Hybrid Honey Bees
April 16, 2022 nucs available.
April 23, 2022 nucs available.
Our 5-frame nucs include an Italian Hybrid mated queen and bees. The 5 deep frames consist of 2 brood, 2 honey, and 1 frame which can vary between brood, honey, foundation for expansion, or frame feeder. Call, text, or email to reserve a nuc.
Comb Honey - $25 / 4" square
Sold out.
Our comb honey is cut and packaged just the way the bees made it. No additional processing. Packaged in 4" squares.
Pure Beeswax - $10/lb
Available now.
Our pure beeswax is filtered and refined from the wax cappings collected when we extract honey. Make your own candles, lip balm, creams, and cosmetics.
Queen Bees - $40 each
Available beginning March 23, 2022.
We treat our queens like royalty, selecting for the most popular traits:
• Good Honey Production
• Overwintering Ability
• Gentle Temper
Italian hybrid queens are usually available throughout the beekeeping season. VSH (Varroa Sensitive Hygienic) stock will be available mid-Summer. Call, text, or email for details or to purchase a queen.
Learn With Us
Whether you want to become a beekeeper, or simply curious about bees and their positive impact on the environment, Exton Bee Company provides a variety of educational opportunities. Browse our list below.
Apiary Tour & Honey Tasting
TBD, 2022
Free! Meet at our apiary behind Hidden Horseshoe Produce at 1:30pm for honey tasting and a tour of our the yard.
Live Honey Extraction
TBD, 2022
Live honey extraction to be shown on Facebook Live at 11am. Please plan to attend!
Apiary Tour & Honey Tasting
TBD, 2022
Free! Meet at our apiary behind Hidden Horseshoe Produce at 1:30pm for honey tasting and a tour of our the yard.
Beekeeper Services
Beekeeping isn't easy. Do you want to become a better beekeeper? We are available to travel to your location and show you how to manipulate your hives for healthier, stronger, and more productive colonies. Just $35 per 1/2 hour, including travel time. Call or email for more information and to schedule an appointment.
