Humble Bee

08/29/2026

Have you tried our Locust honey yet? It's slightly sweet with a bit of floral and vanilla undertones.
Come in store today for a free tasting!

08/28/2026

If you find a bumble bee nest on your property, consider yourself lucky!
They will naturally die off in the fall, so just avoid the area until they do and then you can seal off any holes.

08/27/2026

The goldenrod is out!
This is a very important food source for the bees, as it's one of the last nectar sources before the end of the season.

08/26/2026

Bottling 2026 honey now!

08/25/2026

High mite count, but still have your honey supers on?
Formic Pro can be used with supers!

08/22/2026

Soon the queen will start laying winter bees, and it is essential to do your varroa checks! If you can see mites on the bees, it's way past time to treat - alcohol washes are the most effective way to check your levels.
Remember, varroa levels can DOUBLE every 3 -4 weeks.

08/21/2026

We are getting a lot of calls about "bee swarms" these days, so time for a friendly reminder about the difference between a wasp nest and a bee swarm!

08/20/2026

You might be seeing wasps more these days and that's because they are looking for sugar and carbs. (aren't we all?)
Learn to tell the difference between wasps and honeybees!

08/19/2026

08/18/2026

This year's honey extraction has begun!
Right now we are super excited, but ask us again in a few weeks how we are feeling...