Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about ordering traceable queen bees, 5-frame nucleus colonies, seasoned Langstroth hives, food-grade stainless extractors, practical beekeeping workshops in Ibadan, and nationwide delivery across Nigeria & Africa.
Getting Started & About Sandalwood Apiaries
General overview, Ibadan location, beginner advice, and starter equipment.
We supply queen bees, nucleus colonies, Langstroth beehives, protective clothing, plus beekeeping and honey processing equipment. We also offer practical training and consultations for beginners, experienced beekeepers, farms and organisations.
We are based in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. Please contact us before visiting so we can confirm directions, product availability and any arrangements needed for your visit.
Yes. We help beginners choose suitable equipment, understand colony management and prepare for their first bees. Our practical training gives you experience working with real hives.
You will need a suitable hive, a bee colony, protective clothing, a smoker and a hive tool. Your setup should also include a suitable location, hive stands and access to clean water.
Live Bees, Traceable Queens & Nucleus Colonies
Breeding program in Ibadan, genetics, 5-frame nucs, and seasonal availability.
Yes. We supply mated and virgin queen bees from our breeding programme in Ibadan. Contact us to discuss your colony needs, current availability and collection or dispatch arrangements.
A traceable queen has records linking her to her breeding source. Our records help you understand her background and support better decisions about colony management, queen replacement and future breeding.
A nucleus colony, often called a nuc, is a small working colony containing a queen, worker bees, developing brood and food stores. We supply established five-frame nucs for starting or expanding an apiary.
Availability depends on breeding schedules, weather and colony conditions. Please confirm current stock and upcoming collection or dispatch dates before placing an order.
Langstroth Hives & Honey Processing Equipment
Standard hive boxes, frames, foundation, honey extractors, strainers, and supplies.
We supply Langstroth hive boxes, frames, beeswax foundation and related components. Before ordering parts for an existing hive, check the dimensions with our team to make sure they fit.
Yes. Our range includes honey extractors, uncapping tools, strainers, bottling equipment and beeswax processing supplies. We can help you choose equipment that suits the size of your operation.
Practical Workshops & Consultations
Hands-on apiary training, workshop curriculum, and in-person or remote consultations.
Yes. We offer hands-on workshops for new and experienced beekeepers. Visit our Workshops & Training page or contact us for available courses, dates, fees and registration details.
Topics include hive setup, colony inspection, queen identification, swarm management, queen rearing, colony multiplication and honey harvesting. The content depends on the workshop, so check the course outline before booking.
A consultation helps you work through decisions specific to your apiary. You can discuss site selection, equipment choices, colony problems, queen rearing or expansion plans, then identify practical next steps.
Yes. Consultations can take place by phone, Zoom or WhatsApp video. In-person sessions are also available by arrangement. Let us know your preferred format when booking through our Book a Consultation page.
Startup Costs, Ordering, Delivery & Contact
Budget planning, online checkout, nationwide shipping, commercial bulk orders, and contact details.
Your starting cost depends on your location, hive numbers, colonies, equipment and training needs. Share your goals and budget with us so we can help you identify a suitable starting setup.
Browse our online shop, select your products and follow the checkout instructions. For live bees, bulk purchases or help choosing equipment, contact our team before ordering.
Yes. We offer nationwide equipment delivery, plus scheduled dispatch arrangements for live bees. Delivery options, charges and timing depend on your location and order. Collection in Ibadan is also available by arrangement.
Yes. We welcome enquiries from commercial farms, beekeeping cooperatives, schools and development organisations. Send your required quantities, location and timeline so we can discuss pricing, availability and training support.
Yes. Our Free Tools page includes a sugar syrup calculator, colony split planner, grafting date calculator, post-swarm planner and queen rearing calendar. Use them to support your planning alongside regular colony inspections.
Visit www.sandalwoodapiaries.com or call +234 707 003 8906. The number accepts regular calls and WhatsApp calls or messages. You can also email info@Sandalwoodapiaries.com. Tell us what you need, and we will help you get started.
Still Have a Question About Your Apiary?
Our master beekeepers and equipment specialists at our Ibadan, Oyo State facility are happy to help you size your hive order, plan your seasonal queen introduction, or register for an upcoming hands-on training cohort.
Testimonials
Trusted by hobbyist and commercial beekeepers across Nigeria & West Africa
Damilola Adeyemi
“The article on Small Hive Beetle prevention saved three of my colonies during the heavy July rains. Adjusting our hive tilt and keeping supers compact worked immediately.”
Engr. Musa Abdullahi
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Funmilayo Ojo
“I followed the step-by-step guide on rendering golden cappings wax and poured my first batch of pure beeswax candles last weekend. Zero scorching and the natural honey scent is incredible!”
Ifeanyi Chukwuma
“Reading the guide on honey moisture testing convinced me to get a refractometer from Sandalwood Apiaries. Our bottled multifloral honey now meets strict export-grade standards.”
Sadiq Lawal
“Every time a new beginner joins our local beekeepers cooperative, we send them straight to the Sandalwood Apiaries Blog. Clear, practical, and grounded in real Nigerian bee yard experience.”
Ronke Afolabi
“The article on reading top-bar wax whitening helped me time my honey supers right before the cashew and bush mango bloom. We harvested nearly twice as much capped honey this season.”
Gbenga Olanrewaju
“From wax moth comb storage tips to installing 5-frame nucs calmly at dusk, these articles answer the exact questions Nigerian beekeepers face in the field.”
