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I would greatly appreciate anyone who has a whole sale source for buying bee skeps. I've attached a photo below of the bee skep style I am looking to purchase. In the photo, I prefer the skep on the right but may also be interested in the small skep as well??? The dimensions of the skep on the right are approximately 14 - 16" high X 14" wide at the bottom. I live in Atlanta and have found one source, but don't like the look of the skep. The style that I have found is more dome shaped at the top with a large sea grass loop at the top. To me it looks like a decorative skep and the photo I attached is more authentic of those used by bee keepers. I am looking for quantities of 100+ but will consider smaller quantities if available. My email is ericp64@mac.com if you care to contact me direct.
You might have trouble finding those, they are now illegal believe it or not! I found that out in beekeeping school.
You might be able to find decorative ones.
ByndweedBeth; would / could you expound on your declaration that 'they are now illegal'? What 'authority' has declared their illegality, and what geographical area(s) does this illegality cover? I don't wish to sound confrontational, I'm just curious... Sam
Skeps are illegal because all beekeepers in the U.S. are require to keep bees in a hive with frames that can be removed for inspection. This is a law set up by The USDA in order to control the mite infestation. For more info check with you state's Department of Aquaculture about your state's integrated pest management laws.
