44+ Practical and Thoughtful Gifts for Beekeepers

These 44+ best gifts for beekeepers are compiled for all ages; newbies and veteran beekeepers alike and are practical and thoughtful. 

Beekeeping as a hobby can get expensive over time so a well-thought-out, practical and relevant gift is usually well appreciated. 

With the recommendations in this gift guide, you can stop worrying about what to get the beekeeper or bee enthusiast in your life!

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Good Gifts for Beekeepers

Beekeeping Book Gifts

Beekeepers never really stop learning about the world of beekeeping and ways to improve their craft so a book would make a great gift.

Some of these books also help save time and money. Here are the top 10 books for beginner and experienced beekeepers:-

• The Beekeeper’s Handbook by Diana Sammataro, Alphonse Avitabile, and Dewey M. Caron
• The Backyard Beekeeper: An Absolute Beginner’s Guide to Keeping Bees in Your Yard and Garden  
• Beekeeping for Beginners: The New Complete Guide to Raise a Healthy and Thriving Beehive by Shawn Baxter  
• The Beekeeper’s Bible: Bees, Honey, Recipes & Other Home Uses by Richard A. Jones and Sharon Sweeney-Lynch  
• Build Your Own Beekeeping Equipment by Tony Pisano
• The Beekeeper’s Journal: An Illustrated Register for Your Beekeeping Adventures by Kim Flottum  

• The Beekeeper’s Problem Solver: 100 Common Problems Explored and Explained by James E. Tew 
• The Beekeeper’s Handbook by Diana Sammataro  
• The Biology of the Honey Bee by Mark L. Winston
• The Practical Beekeeper: Beekeeping Naturally by Michael Bush  

You can also gift a subscription to Bee Culture Magazine which covers all issues relevant to beekeepers and their craft or American Bee Journal.  

And for beekeepers who want to start crafting from their beeswax and honey, Beeswax Alchemy and Beehive Alchemy cover great recipes for candles, lip balms, body scrubs, and more. 

Gadget Gifts for Beekeepers

• Thermal cameras are a great tool for beekeepers. They can use it to monitor the hive activity without needing to open up the hive so much. Flir One is one of the best thermal cameras for beekeepers.  
• Beekeepers need a weighing scale to track the health of the hive and get an idea of honey content in the hive. SolutionBee scale is the recommended scale for beekeepers. 

Beekeeping Tools and Accessories Gift Ideas 

Beekeepers always appreciate tools that make their hobby a little easier and faster to facilitate.

• This 11 piece Beekeeping Supply Kit contains various tools for beekeeping including a smoker, grip, brush, and catcher clip. 
• These Goatskin Beekeeper Gloves are extremely durable and flexible and are an essential beekeeping accessory. Available in every size too!
• Beekeeping jackets with veils are another essential tool and this extensive collection is made out of natural cotton and available in different colors and sizes.  

• An alternative to the beekeeping jacket is a full Beekeeper Suit with a fencing veil. These are available in regular fit and plus size as well as white and natural. See the collection.
• Swarm Science Swarm Lure is an excellent swarm lure with over 200 sprays! 
• Essential oils are used by beekeepers as supplements and attractants. Edens Garden offers 100% pure essential oils you can buy in packs to use as stocking stuffers. Anise Essential Oil, Lavender Essential Oil, and Lemongrass Essential Oil are beekeeper favorites.
• A Speed King Electric Uncapping Knife is a vital and preferred tool for beekeepers. It makes it easier to uncap the fruits of the bees.

• A Honey Harvesting Kit is another beekeeper favorite. A 5-in-1 kit containing essential tools for beginning and professional beekeepers.
• Stainless steel hive tools are always a beekeeper essential and they come in different styles too. Stainless Steel Beekeepers J Hook Hive Tool and Stainless Steel Beekeepers Hive Tool Set are good options.  
• A Honey Refractometer is useful for testing honey and ensuring it’s ready to harvest. It’s highly accurate and no test jars are needed.  
• This Mead Making Kit contains all the equipment and instructions required to create delicious mead at home.  

Bee Themed Gifts for Beekeepers

The gift ideas in this section also work for someone who just loves bees but isn’t necessarily a beekeeper. 

• This Le Creuset Stoneware Honey Pot with Silicone Dipper is such an elegant gift for a beekeeper. It holds up to 16 ounces of honey and is dishwasher-safe, microwave-safe, and oven-safe up to 500 degrees F.  
• How cute is this bee tumbler set? A set of 6 glassware crafted by skilled artisans and embossed with iconic Napoleon l’abeille bees. 
• Beekeepers love themed stationery and this Honey Bee Notecard Set (blank cards with envelopes) is simple while this bulk thank you pack is a bit more elaborate with matching seal stickers. And these Bumble Bee Assorted Note Cards are great for bee-loving youngsters.  

• This Steampunk Style Bronze Finish Honeybee Wall Clock is sure to make a statement on any wall.  
• Bumblebee Print Kitchen Apron is made from waterproof material with an adjustable neckline and two front pockets.  
• Get a load of this charming Bee Tea Cup and Saucer set which can be personalized with a name or some other text.  
• 5 PCS Bee Cooking Spoons make a great housewarming gift for a beekeeper or bee lover. 
• Always Bee Grateful durable bamboo cutting board engraved with a buzzing bee.  
• White and gold Bee Kind Bee Positive Stainless Steel Mug with Lid is made out of stainless steel and offered in multiple colors.

• Bee Throw Pillow Cover Set fits in perfectly with a bee-themed decor. This set is made of high-quality cotton linen material and printed double-sided. 
• This vintage-style Bumble Bee Business Card Case features an antiqued brass bee on the silver-plated case. If you want something a bit more elaborate, then this Queen Bee Business Card Case features a handprinted gold swirl design instead. 

Bee-themed t-shirts are always fun for beekeepers. Some fun ones include:-

• Bee Happy T-shirt 
• Let it Bee T-shirt
• The Bee Whisperer T-shirt. See more bee-themed t-shirts here.  

• Bee-themed jewelry is popular and this 18-carat gold Geometric Bee Necklace can be personalized while this Handmade Silver Honey Bee Crystal Ring carries its weight in superb elegance.  
• The Queen Bee Charm Bracelet is expandable and comes with a pendant laser engraved with “Queen Bee”, a yellow and black enamel and rhinestone bee, a honeycomb, and a crown.
• Handmade to order Bumble Bee and Honeycomb necklace available in different lengths plus you can get it in gold or silver.

You can bet a beekeeper would love one or more of these bee-themed bags and/or purses. They are elegantly bespoken with a bee motif without overwhelming the overall design. 

• Coach Rowan Satchel in Signature Canvas  
• Small Crossbody Shoulder Bag. Available in 33 colors and designs. Pair with this lovely bee bling handbag charm.  
• Crossbody Sling Backpack. 5 separate compartments and available in blue and yellow. 
• Kate Spade New York Honey Bee Crossbody Bag
• Beatfull Bee Purse Shoulder Bag. Available in 4 colors.  
• Horeset Little Bee Pattern Cosmetic Pouch  

Bee themed phone grips are small but make an elegant statement on the back of any smartphone. 

These are swappable so you can buy a few as gifts for the same person. 

• Bee Boho PopSockets  
• Honeybee Mount Stand Holder
• Flower Bee PopSockets   
• Bumblebee Yellow and Black PopSockets
• Bumble Bee & Daisy Flower PopSockets  
• Nature Bee Hive PopSockets

For even more personalized gifts for beekeepers and bee lovers, check out this curated beekeeper gift list on Etsy.

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