Home Sweet Hives

05/08/2024

I was just a little late getting to this hive. But at least I got them back.

05/06/2024

The march is on. Now that's a big swarm. Every bee keeper loves watching these big swarms march into the box.

05/04/2024

04/28/2024

Got called out to a good size swarm today

04/24/2024

The swarm season has begun

04/08/2024

Another swarm season will be here soon to our area. If you see a cluster of bees hanging on a limb (or other object), you need a beekeeper, not an exterminator, flamethrower, water hose, or bug spray. Please message me or call a beekeeper, local beekeeping club, police department, or a similar organization. Many of them will gladly direct you to a beekeeper who would be happy to pick up these bees and give them a good home.
Side note: Swarms are quite literally homeless bees. As such, they are not defending a hive, and are usually quite docile. But that doesn't mean you should mess with them unless you know what you're doing. Leave it to the experienced folks. And if you see a beekeeper running, please get out of the way, and do try to keep up.

02/26/2024

The bees are very active today. Bringing in pollen from maple trees already meaning spring is about to take off soon

02/24/2024

I went out yesterday on a rescue mission to save these bees from a tree that was cut down in 60°weather. And this morning I wake up to a 23° and snow

07/21/2023

Hey everyone, just letting you all know I have honey available. I have 16oz squeeze bottles and 24oz jars of comb honey available. I'll be free this weekend for pick-ups and some deliveries.

16oz squeeze bottles are $10.⁰⁰
24 oz Comb Honey jars are $20.⁰⁰

07/12/2023

14 more sold today.

06/22/2023

I did not know this using a metal spoon 🥄
Did you know that one of the world's first coins had a bee symbol?
Did you know that honey contains live enzymes?
Did you know that in contact with a metal spoon, these enzymes die? The best way to eat honey is with a wooden spoon; if you can't find one, use a plastic spoon.
Did you know that honey contains a substance that helps the brain work better?
Did you know that honey is one of the few foods on earth that alone can sustain human life?
Did you know that bees saved people from starvation in Africa?
That a spoonful of honey is enough to keep a man alive for 24 hours?
Did you know that propolis produced by bees is one of the most powerful natural antibiotics?
Did you know that honey has no expiry date?
Did you know that the bodies of the world's greatest emperors were buried in gold coffins, then covered in honey to prevent putrefaction?
Did you know that the term "Honeymoon" (honeymoon) comes from the fact that the bride and groom consumed honey for fertility after their marriage?
Did you know that a bee lives less than 40 days, visits at least 1000 flowers and produces less than a teaspoon of honey, but for her it is the work of a lifetime.
Thank you precious bees!