Some of our members and partners sell honeybee packages, nucs, and equipment to beekeepers. Information submitted by potential sellers is provided below, but the CDBA does not endorse or warrant the products being sold. Please contact vendors directly to obtain more information about their products or services. If you are a registered CDBA member who would like to be listed as a supplier of honeybees or equipment, please notify the webmaster or a CDBA board member.
City Bee Savers
City Bee Savers, owned by CDBA member Bill Whitney, is now taking reservations for spring packages, queens, NUCs, and More! Spread the word to your fellow beekeepers—we wouldn’t want anyone missing out on these sweet deals! Bonus Buzz: Special discounts may be available for CDBA members, so don’t forget to ask when placing your order! Secure your bees today and get ready for a fantastic beekeeping season! 🐝🌼
Contact Information:
Phone: (630) 660-9846
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: citybeesavers.com
[Posted for CDBA Member, Bill Whitney, on February 3, 2025]
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Meyer Bees
Now taking orders for 2026 bee packages, nucs and queens! We have several races of bees available for 2026 including Italian, Russian, Carniolan and Saskatraz. All items are for pickup at our Minooka, IL site. Visit https://meyerbees.com/ for additional information and order forms.
Also, we have a Mann Lake showroom with beekeeping equipment in stock (woodenware, clothing, tools, equipment, treatments, feed items, bottling supplies, etc.) and where you can browse products and purchase items onsite. We are open all year long – contact us to schedule a visit.
Contact Information:
Dave Meyer, [email protected]; Phone: 815-521-9116
Website: www.meyerbees.com
Address: Meyer Bees, 2021 Holt Road, Minooka IL
[Posted for CDBA member, Dave Meyer, on February 14, 2026]
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Smith Talbot Apiaries
Smith Talbot Apiaries is now taking orders for 2026 NUCS. These are 5 frame NUCS with a marked queen. These NUCS are bees that have overwintered here in Illinois. We are proud to say we had a GREAT survival rate –despite the bitter cold!! The cost $165. Please call with any questions. If you have a child/teenager interested in beekeeping please call for the discounted price! 708-602-6764.
[Posted for CDBA member, Tammy Smith Talbot, on February 21, 2026]