Los Angeles Honey Supply Co

Very knowledgable they were a HUGE help. We need more independent stores like this. I’ll be back and recommend this store to anyone in bee keeping.

I was recommended to this store by my mentor and I can honestly say I was not disappointed. Larry and Moises are amazing and very knowledgable. If you have any questions or need anything they do their absolute best to answer your questions and take care of your needs. Definitely becoming a returning customer here!

My experience was good to very good… they may not have «everything for everybody», but seems to be the best comprehensive selection centrally located (though really far from me in Redondo Beach).
My experience would have been miserable if they did not exist…

I’ve been shopping for bee supplies from L.A. Honey for about 5 years. Yes, they are tricky to find. They were my «go-​to» people when I first started beekeeping. They pointed me in the direction of different bee clubs in my area. The warehouse is big, but the public/​customer area can be small if 5 – 6 people are there at once. It’s fun to look through their stock or look through a book. I like coming here. Prices are average. Equipment fine. I’ve been a satisfied customer.

Larry knows everything about bees, the best apiary supplies in Southern California you can pick up Queens or bee packed when available or if you need hive tools.

This place is great. They are very informative and will thoroughly explain everything to you, even if you are a beginner. I came in with tons of questions and they patiently answered all of them and gave me great recommendations.

I’ve had all the experiences as the previous reviewers. This is the only bee supplier to Los Angeles county and it’s located in east LA. I started out bee keeping with my grandpa and he hates driving down there so he’s started buying on line. It’s just easier. Often they don’t have everything you want because they are sold out, such a bummer to drive all the way there and they don’t have what you need. If I do go, I call a couple days in advance and place an order for pick up. It works out well. Be prepared to spend some time there, they are very slow.

I’ve been coming here for years from Santa Barbara. I’ve never had a bad experience as some reviewers have reported. I always get excellent service. I use the trip as an excuse to get real chinese food not far from here.

I really appreciate L.A. Honey Company!
Larry & staff have been very helpful while starting and maintaining my beehive. They are a great resource for problem solving. If Larry isn’t sure of the solution, he will provide a reference.
All of my supplies have come from L.A. Honey Company. Full instruction for use has been provided when necessary. Many items have been ordered over the phone and it’s a pleasure to receive them asap via UPS. It saves driving and I’ve never had to return any items.
Whether you are a novice or a seasoned beekeeper, I highly recommend L.A. Honey Company.
Leslie — novice

Ok so at this point I’ve just realized that the most helpful thing I can do here is list prices of as many items as I can, since LA Honey still doesn’t have a website. Call for current prices because they are subject to change.
HIVE COMPONENTS
Beginner Hive (includes a deep hive body, ten frames, wax foundation, wiring, bottom and top board)…about $ 90
Unassembled Medium 10 frames at quantity of 100 or more…$ 7.65
Unass. Medium Body at quanitity of ten or more …$ 9.10/ea
Unass. Deep 10 frames at quantity of 100 or more…$ 7.75
Unass. Deep Body at quanitity of ten or more…$ 11.8­0/ea
Unass. Deep Body at quantity of ten or less (commercial grade)… .$ 13.90/ea
Unass. Deep Body at quantity of ten or less (Select grade) … … $ 14.79/ea
Bottom Board/​Top Board made from maple… about $ 18/​ea
ACCESSORIES
Hive tool… $ 9.60/ea
white plastic helmets… $ 11.50/ea
canvas gloves… $ 10.95/pair
Stainless Steel Double Sieve…$ 53.50
Plastic Five Gallon Bucket with Honey Valve… about $ 30
Assembled Nuc Box (holds 5 deep frames)…$ 8.75

The only reason we keep coming back here is because they are the only beekeeping supply store in the area.
Their hive bodies and frame are of inferior quality and yet they keep raising their prices.
In addition, the owner was very rude to my mother and I do not appreciate that kind of treatment. When my mother came in to make an exchange the owner practically burst a blood vessel and yelled at her. I’ve never heard of a place that does not do exchanges if the product is unopened/​unused and the customer is unsatisfied.
Heed this warning though, don’t get too arrogant because you are currently a «monopoly» so to speak. If another opens a business and has better customer service, you can bet that sales will decline dramatically.
Negatives:
–Shabby area
–Slow service (they take their sweet time, emphasis on the sweet, as in I can feel myself age while I wait)
–RUDE
–DISRESPECTFUL
Positives:
–only one in the area
–there’s a taco stand nearby
I think I may begin to explore online retailers.

I keep coming back because they’re the only beekeeping supply store in LA.
If you compare their hive bodies and frames to online retailers like «Brushy Mountain» and «Dadant» they have inferior quality (uneven edges & stapled versus nailed). Yet they are more expensive.
I also recommend that you call them before driving there to make sure your item is in stock because it takes them some time to restock inventory that is sold out.
They have a limited selection of frame variations and IPM equipment, but may be able to order it for you.

Not conveniently located, with inconvenient hours but it’s the only place in town to get everything you need for beekeeping. The staff is friendly and the prices are fair… and the entire warehouse smells like fresh beeswax. It’s a difficult place to find, so make sure you bring your map printout with you and the phone number, just in case.

We started our urban beekeeping adventure last December and finally got our bees last night. They’re installed in the backyard acclimating to their new environment and as super crazy exciting as that is, it’s been a good deal of preparation till we got to this point. We definitely couldn’t have done it without Los Angeles Honey Supply Co., so here goes my glowing review.
This place is out in the middle of nowhere and it took us a few tries separately to figure out where it is. But once you find the store, Larry and his employee (s) will help figure out what you need to get your beekeeping started. We purchased our hive materials, some protective gear (long thick gloves, a hat/​veil), and a few books. You can buy the hives pre-​made (It’s a little more expensive this way) but since it was important to us to have a hands-​on experience for the whole process so we just bought the materials and built the hives at home.
They are very helpful here and will get you all set up in terms of hive boxes and education. As Jody V. mentioned, getting the bees is fairly easy if you’re patient and willing to look up resources. Here’s an awesome one– Backwards Beekeepers at
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Los Angeles Honey Supply Co. has been around for years and seems to travel from word of mouth. I found out from an old beekeeper and so the tradition continues. They don’t have a website and are located in a warehouse next to a pallet dump and a salvage yard basically in Lincoln Heights. However, everything is cool because they have everything you need to start your Urban Beekeeping adventure! (except the bees) The bees are easy to find though, just hit up craigslist and catch a swarm.
Los Angeles Honey Supply Co. has pretty good prices on equipment; like most things it is cheaper online but once you factor in shipping it’s a wash. Plus you can actually talk to someone and pick their brain if your inclined. It’s a perfect place to start if you’re interested in beekeeping to see what you’re in for; stop in sometime to explore.