Beginner Kit - Standard

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, bare bones protective gear that doesn't offer nearly enough protection to make a new beekeeper comfortable, 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; premium protective gear so you feel comfortable around your bees; and a modern, up-to-date beekeeping guide book.

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.
• Wooden Top 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!
• Sheepskin Beekeeper Gloves
• Ventilated Beekeeper Jacket or Full Suit (your choice) - helps keep you cool and well-protected as the same time!

Please be sure to note your glove and suit sizes in the order comments when you check out!