ItalianItalian Queens
- All queens are mated and marked
- Overnight shipping upgrades available
All prices include marking and freight.
4th generation · Waycross, GA
Premium Honey Bee Queens & Packages
Quality queen bees for sustainable agriculture. Raised by hand in the pines and the Black Waters of South Georgia.
About
Four generations of loving and raising bees.
At Blackwater Bee Ranch, we are dedicated to providing high-quality honey and queen bee raising. Our mission is to promote sustainable agriculture and support local ecosystems through responsible beekeeping.
We are 4th generation beekeepers and have operated Blackwater Bee for 10 years - selling queens, 3 lb packages, nucs, hives and honey across the Southeast.
In 2024, Hurricane Helene cost us some 1,200 hives. In 2025 an accident took Al's right leg and nearly his life - costing us hundreds more hives mid-season.
Place an order
To order queen bees
and packages -
We'll give you the best price and freight cost available. Talk directly with Al, no middleman.
Products & Pricing
From the ranch to your door.
Queens, packages, honey and beeswax - raised by hand in South Georgia. Call Al to order, or pay online instantly with the link below.
Mated & Marked Queens
Italian
CarniolanCarniolan Queens
- All queens are mated and marked
- Same pricing as Italian queens
- Overnight shipping available
All prices include marking and freight.
RussianRussian Queens
- All queens are mated and marked
- Russian hybrid stock
- Overnight shipping available
All prices include marking and freight.
Packages & Colonies
3 lb Package3 lb Package Bees
- Ready to install the day they arrive
ShippingNationwide Shipping
- We ship Mondays and Tuesdays only
- UPS Next Day Air shipping
- Overnight upgrades available
- Secure plastic shipping crates
5-Frame NucNucleus Colonies
A 5-frame starter hive with brood, honey and pollen - in wooden boxes.
- Pickup in Baxley, GA$190
Taking orders now for Spring 2027.
Honey & Beeswax
Pure HoneyHoney
All prices include shipping. Sold in 1 lb plastic bottles.
Standard Flavors
- Gallberry Honey$20
- Sourwood Honey$20
- Poplar Honey$20
Infused - $24 each
JalapeñoHabaneroGarlicLavenderSageCoffeeCinnamonSmokeOrangeLemonPeppermint
BulkPure Beeswax
Food-grade bulk beeswax, ready for processing.
- Per pound$28
Beekeeping Gear
Bee SuitVentilated 3-Layer Bee Suit
White breathable three-layer mesh suit. Comes with gloves and a fencing veil for all-day comfort and full protection. Also available in 4XL.
$129.99
Call Al to order: 912-599-9443
SmokerStainless Steel Smoker
Quality stainless steel smoker with heat shield and bellows.
$29.99
Call Al to order: 912-599-9443
HiveDouble Deep Bee Hive
10 frame Langstroth 100% wax-coated hive. Includes two deep frames, top, bottom, entrance reducer and all frames with wax-coated foundation.
$199.99
Call Al to order: 912-599-9443
ToolSteel Hive Tool
Durable steel hive tool for prying and scraping.
$14.99
Call Al to order: 912-599-9443
Deep FramesDeep Frames
10 pc unassembled 9 1/8" deep frames with wax foundation.
$54.99
Call Al to order: 912-599-9443
Shallow FramesShallow Frames
Medium 6 1/4" frames with wax foundation. 10 pcs, unassembled.
$54.99
Call Al to order: 912-599-9443
BookBeekeeping for Dummies
Beekeeping for Dummies, 5th Edition. Paperback.
$24.99
Call Al to order: 912-599-9443
Bee VacBee Vac
5 amp 4.8 gallon canister vacuum for safely collecting and relocating bees.
$129.99
Call Al to order: 912-599-9443
SignCaution Bees Sign
8" x 12" rust-free aluminum caution sign for bee yards and entrances.
$12.99
Call Al to order: 912-599-9443
PollenRaw Bee Pollen
100% pure superfood rich in vitamins, amino acids and antioxidants. Natural energy boost, great for allergies. 3.5 oz, pack of 2.
$34.99
Call Al to order: 912-599-9443
BrushBee Brush
Flexible horse hair bee brush for gently moving bees off frames and boxes.
$14.99
Call Al to order: 912-599-9443
Pest Control30 pc Hive Beetle Traps
30 piece set of plastic traps for beehive maintenance and pest control.
$29.99
Call Al to order: 912-599-9443
ExtractorVIVO Electric Honey Extractor 8 Frame Rack
Food Grade Stainless Steel Honey Processing Equipment, Powered Honeycomb Drum Spinner with Transparent Lid.
$529.99
Call Al to order: 912-599-9443
Bottling Tank18-1/2 Gallon Heated Honey Bottling Tank
Stainless Steel Double Wall Wax Melter, Adjustable Temperature, Large Capacity for Storage and Bottling Honey.
$1,299.99
Call Al to order: 912-599-9443
VaporizerOxalic Acid Vaporizer 12V
Durable Oxalic Acid Atomizer for Bees.
$129.99
Call Al to order: 912-599-9443
GlovesHumble Bee 111 Cowhide Beekeeping Gloves
Cowhide beekeeping gloves with extended sleeves for added protection.
$62.99
Call Al to order: 912-599-9443
FuelSmoker Fuel | All Natural Cotton Fiber | 1 LBS Bag
All natural cotton fiber smoker fuel for cool, steady smoke. 1 LBS bag.
$24.99
Call Al to order: 912-599-9443
First AidSting-Kill Swabs
Maximum strength benzocaine & menthol swabs that instantly relieve pain & itch from bee stings and insect bites. 10 count.
$16.99
Call Al to order: 912-599-9443
UncappingLittle Giant Electric Uncapping Knife
Honey Extraction Hot Knife | Electric Knife for Beekeepers.
$109.99
Call Al to order: 912-599-9443
Ready to order?
Pay online for queens with card, or call Al to order packages, nucs and honey.
What we offer
Three things, done right.
After Helene and Al's accident, we've narrowed our 2026 season to what we know we can deliver at our standard. Quality over quantity - every queen, every package.
From $55
Mated Queens
Italian and Carniolan queens - all mated and marked. Vigorous genetics bred for honey production, mite resistance, and gentle temperament.
3 lb · From $159
Package Bees
3 lb packages ready to install the day they arrive. Pickup in Baxley, GA or shipped nationwide via UPS Next Day Air.
Raw · Local
Honey & Beeswax
Gallberry, sourwood and poplar honey plus infused flavors - sold in 1 lb bottles. Pure bulk beeswax at $28 per pound.
Mon & Tue
Pickup & Shipping
We ship Mondays and Tuesdays only via UPS 2nd Day Air. Overnight upgrades available upon request.
4
Generations of beekeepers
10+
Years operating Blackwater
48
States we ship queens to
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Life at Blackwater Bee Ranch.
Contact
Ask questions - or just say hello, fellow beeks.
We love to hear what you've got going on and how you're doing. Email or call us and we'll get back to you soon.
- Blackwater Bee RanchWaycross, GA
- Al · Cell912-599-9443
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