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# **live bees**

**Skip it****45/100 **

a small market ($13K/yr) — live bees doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$13K**

**Growth (1y)**

**+71.8%**

**Products**

**27**

**Brands**

**24**

was 14 a year ago

**Sellers**

**27**

**Price range**

**$5.37–$278.98**

**Returns**

**0.5%**

**Rating**

**4.3★**

**Skip it**

Scored 45/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**1**

 ×0.30

Growth

**57**

 ×0.30

Competition

**59**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**65**

 ×0.10

Returns

**96**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 62 weeks — +71.8% year over year.

2K1KSpike '26May '25Jul '25Sep '25Nov '25Feb '26Apr '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Mar, Apr, May · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.4×

## **Competition**

- ANDES21% - Bountiful Bees10% - MayBee8% - HIVE ALIVE7% - generic6% - NaturesGoodGuys6% - Other (18 brands)41%

The top 5 products take 51% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 24 brands and 27 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**24 **▲rising

was 14 a year ago

**Sellers**

**27**

**Top 5 brand share**

**53%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![ANDES Sting Proof Bee Suit for Men Women With Beekeeper Gloves Fencing Veil](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FXR4EixlL.jpg) [**ANDES Sting Proof Bee Suit for Men Women With Beekeeper Gloves Fencing Veil**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2KZY5SS)

ANDES$30.504.5★51921%▲rising

2
![Bountiful Bees Bee Bait Swarm Lure/Attract More Honey Bees to Your Bait hive](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41eTfb5s4BL.jpg) [**Bountiful Bees Bee Bait Swarm Lure/Attract More Honey Bees to Your Bait hive**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DNGZLDB)

Bountiful Bees$23.854.2★67010%▼falling

3
![HIVE ALIVE Pollen Patty for Honey Bees 10lb (10x1lb) Pollen Patties and Bee Food for Spring with 15% Real USA Pollen Seaweed and Amino Acids to Support Brood and Colony Health](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51wqnES+2kL.jpg) [**HIVE ALIVE Pollen Patty for Honey Bees 10lb (10x1lb) Pollen Patties and Bee Food for Spring with 15% Real USA Pollen Seaweed and Amino Acids to Support Brood and Colony Health**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V826XJR)

HIVE ALIVE$73.814.6★6227%▼falling

4
![Solitary Leafcutter Bee Cocoons 200ct. Loose Cell. Compatible with Most bee Houses.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319GL9R45ZL.jpg) [**Solitary Leafcutter Bee Cocoons 200ct. Loose Cell. Compatible with Most bee Houses.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYT99Y8S)

generic$44.700.0★06%▲rising

5
![750 Live Ladybugs - Good Bugs - Guaranteed Live Delivery!](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ViYCtz6-L.jpg) [**750 Live Ladybugs - Good Bugs - Guaranteed Live Delivery!**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B205Q0U)

NaturesGoodGuys$7.994.2★7256%▲rising

6
![Tributary Brands Bee Feeder for Mason Jar Made of Silicone - Bee Watering Station for Garden Compatible with Regular Mouth Mason Jars](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xkkoqoCZL.jpg) [**Tributary Brands Bee Feeder for Mason Jar Made of Silicone - Bee Watering Station for Garden Compatible with Regular Mouth Mason Jars**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D75JNRVC)

Tributary Brands$11.123.9★2465%▼falling

7
![MayBee 10-Frame Beehive Starter Kit Bee Hive Kit Dipped in 100% Beeswax Bee Hives Boxes Starter Kit Includes Beekeeping Supplies Tool Kit and Bee Suit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415DaLHuFwL.jpg) [**MayBee 10-Frame Beehive Starter Kit Bee Hive Kit Dipped in 100% Beeswax Bee Hives Boxes Starter Kit Includes Beekeeping Supplies Tool Kit and Bee Suit**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7L1NV5Y)

MayBee$140.464.5★1294%▼falling

8
![BeeCastle 10 Frame Langstroth Bee Hive Coated with Beeswax Includes Beehive Frames and Waxed Foundations (2 Deep Boxes & 1 Medium Box)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41S3VOIbvnL.jpg) [**BeeCastle 10 Frame Langstroth Bee Hive Coated with Beeswax Includes Beehive Frames and Waxed Foundations (2 Deep Boxes & 1 Medium Box)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Z3L5XRW)

BeeCastle$156.414.7★8394%▼falling

9
![Beehive 10 Frame Bee Hives and Supplies Starter Kit Bee Hive for Beginner Honey Bee Hives Includes 1 Deep Brood Hive Box 1 Bee Hive Super Box with Beehive Frames and Foundations](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51HmQ540wrL.jpg) [**Beehive 10 Frame Bee Hives and Supplies Starter Kit Bee Hive for Beginner Honey Bee Hives Includes 1 Deep Brood Hive Box 1 Bee Hive Super Box with Beehive Frames and Foundations**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L8QJ1HD)

MayBee$127.924.7★3953%▼falling

10

![Lifecycle of Honey Bee in Resin Real Honeybees Specimens Apocrita Taxidermy Insect Larvae for Science Education Biology Dcor Apiarist Collection Paperweight Lab Supply Apis(Apoidea)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/419-crhJSwL.jpg) [**Lifecycle of Honey Bee in Resin Real Honeybees Specimens Apocrita Taxidermy Insect Larvae for Science Education Biology Dcor Apiarist Collection Paperweight Lab Supply Apis(Apoidea)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FWZ1G4WT)

Mgrlfbl$28.774.8★203%▲rising

11

![Live Flowering Bee Balm - Assorted Colors (2 Plants Per Pack) Pollinator - Attracts Butterflies 10 Tall by 4 Wide in 1 Qt Pot](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Hk79m6F9L.jpg) [**Live Flowering Bee Balm - Assorted Colors (2 Plants Per Pack) Pollinator - Attracts Butterflies 10 Tall by 4 Wide in 1 Qt Pot**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWS9M4R8)

The Three Company$19.513.9★7603%▲rising

12

![8 Frame Bee Hive Compelte Bee Hive Starter Kit Includes 1 Deep Brood Honey Bee Hives Box 1 Medium Super Bee Box with Beehive Frames and Foundation Sheets](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31MK-PaINBL.jpg) [**8 Frame Bee Hive Compelte Bee Hive Starter Kit Includes 1 Deep Brood Honey Bee Hives Box 1 Medium Super Bee Box with Beehive Frames and Foundation Sheets**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFGQ5K77)

BEEINN$97.514.8★323%—flat

13

![Benefitbee 3-in-1 6-Frame Langstroth Beehive for Bees | Queen Mating Nuc Box Yard Swarm Trap & Integrated Top Feeder | Lightweight Durable & Cost-Effective Beekeeping Solution (No Frames Included)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31xk1p6hyCL.jpg) [**Benefitbee 3-in-1 6-Frame Langstroth Beehive for Bees | Queen Mating Nuc Box Yard Swarm Trap & Integrated Top Feeder | Lightweight Durable & Cost-Effective Beekeeping Solution (No Frames Included)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKNBLWVK)

benefitbee$99.153.4★72%▲rising

14

![wildlife friend Insect Hotel XXL Standing - bee Hotel with Stand 30 inch Metal roof - Large Wild bee Hotel - Insect House for Bees Ladybugs and Butterflies | Insect Hotel kit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417O0kHKg7L.jpg) [**wildlife friend Insect Hotel XXL Standing - bee Hotel with Stand 30 inch Metal roof - Large Wild bee Hotel - Insect House for Bees Ladybugs and Butterflies | Insect Hotel kit**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085T8T547)

WILDLIFE FRIEND$66.974.3★6232%▲rising

15

![Beekeeping Hive Starter](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31kW66ycMnL.jpg) [**Beekeeping Hive Starter**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJFVNJ8R)

Ourea$16.103.7★42%▼falling

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## **Product shelf**

All 27 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![ANDES Sting Proof Bee Suit for Men Women With Beekeeper Gloves Fencing Veil](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FXR4EixlL.jpg)**ANDES Sting Proof Bee Suit for Men Women With Beekeeper Gloves Fencing Veil** ANDES**$30.50**4.5★519 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2KZY5SS) [![Bountiful Bees Bee Bait Swarm Lure/Attract More Honey Bees to Your Bait hive](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41eTfb5s4BL.jpg)**Bountiful Bees Bee Bait Swarm Lure/Attract More Honey Bees to Your Bait hive** Bountiful Bees**$23.85**4.2★670 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DNGZLDB) [![HIVE ALIVE Pollen Patty for Honey Bees 10lb (10x1lb) Pollen Patties and Bee Food for Spring with 15% Real USA Pollen Seaweed and Amino Acids to Support Brood and Colony Health](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51wqnES+2kL.jpg)**HIVE ALIVE Pollen Patty for Honey Bees 10lb (10x1lb) Pollen Patties and Bee Food for Spring with 15% Real USA Pollen Seaweed and Amino Acids to Support Brood and Colony Health** HIVE ALIVE**$73.81**4.6★622 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09V826XJR) [![Solitary Leafcutter Bee Cocoons 200ct. Loose Cell. Compatible with Most bee Houses.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/319GL9R45ZL.jpg)**Solitary Leafcutter Bee Cocoons 200ct. Loose Cell. Compatible with Most bee Houses.** generic**$44.70**0.0★0 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYT99Y8S) [![750 Live Ladybugs - Good Bugs - Guaranteed Live Delivery!](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ViYCtz6-L.jpg)**750 Live Ladybugs - Good Bugs - Guaranteed Live Delivery!** NaturesGoodGuys**$7.99**4.2★725 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B205Q0U) [![Tributary Brands Bee Feeder for Mason Jar Made of Silicone - Bee Watering Station for Garden Compatible with Regular Mouth Mason Jars](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41xkkoqoCZL.jpg)**Tributary Brands Bee Feeder for Mason Jar Made of Silicone - Bee Watering Station for Garden Compatible with Regular Mouth Mason Jars** Tributary Brands**$11.12**3.9★246 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D75JNRVC) [![MayBee 10-Frame Beehive Starter Kit Bee Hive Kit Dipped in 100% Beeswax Bee Hives Boxes Starter Kit Includes Beekeeping Supplies Tool Kit and Bee Suit](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/415DaLHuFwL.jpg)**MayBee 10-Frame Beehive Starter Kit Bee Hive Kit Dipped in 100% Beeswax Bee Hives Boxes Starter Kit Includes Beekeeping Supplies Tool Kit and Bee Suit** MayBee**$140.46**4.5★129 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D7L1NV5Y) [![BeeCastle 10 Frame Langstroth Bee Hive Coated with Beeswax Includes Beehive Frames and Waxed Foundations (2 Deep Boxes & 1 Medium Box)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41S3VOIbvnL.jpg)**BeeCastle 10 Frame Langstroth Bee Hive Coated with Beeswax Includes Beehive Frames and Waxed Foundations (2 Deep Boxes & 1 Medium Box)** BeeCastle**$156.41**4.7★839 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08Z3L5XRW)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**23%

*“Great product as far as I can tell”*

**Assembly/Installation**11%

*“Very easy to put together”*

**Pest/Insect Control**10%

*“the bugs were great”*

**Plant Growth**9%

*“always have good germination”*

**Ease Of Use**6%

*“Easy to use”*

**Value For Money**5%

*“Worth it”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**5%

*“As advertised”*

**Size-Overall**5%

*“Awesome fit”*

**Durability**3%

*“its durable and easy to clean”*

**Efficiency**3%

*“Super effective”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Functionality-Overall**19%

*“No results”*

**Pest/Insect Control**13%

*“I had no bees or bugs in it”*

**Value For Money**10%

*“Overpriced”*

**Plant Growth**6%

*“Didn't grow”*

**Durability**6%

*“After one week, nothing”*

**Quality-Overall**5%

*“Bad quality control when packing items”*

**Size-Overall**5%

*“Larger than I had hoped for”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**4%

*“The directions are crap”*

**Leak-Proof**3%

*“spilled pretty much the entire bottle”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**3%

*“Smaller than advertised”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall17% - Functionality-Overall14% - Defective Material/Parts13% - Pest/Insect Control9% - Contamination8% - Advertised Vs Actual Product7% - Wood Quality6% - Value For Money4% - Leak-Proof3% - Assembly/Installation3%