Humble Bee

Humble Bee Urban bee farm on rooftops and backyards in the city. We offer a wide range of products and services

Pollen comes in so many different colours!
06/02/2026

Pollen comes in so many different colours!

This is how we raise queens! These are 3 mini hives in one box, and we give each of them a queen cell. Once the queen ha...
05/30/2026

This is how we raise queens! These are 3 mini hives in one box, and we give each of them a queen cell. Once the queen hatches, mates and starts laying, we pull her out and give the mini hive another cell to raise.
The first round of Ontario queens should be ready in about 2 weeks (🤞)!

This little black beetle is small hive beetle. They live in the beehive and feed on pollen, honey and brood. The yeast ...
05/29/2026

This little black beetle is small hive beetle. They live in the beehive and feed on pollen, honey and brood. The yeast in their p**p causes honey to ferment, which can cause the hive to be "slimed out." If you've seen this, you know exactly how disgusting it is!
Ways to keep SHB under control:
1) Keep your hives strong - don't over super and reduce hive boxes if needed
2) Keep your apiary clean - no wax debris or broken frames in the yard
3) Keep you hives in a sunny, dry location
4) Trap or squash the beetles.

Don't miss out on these queens, which are bred to be able to resist varroa mites better. Read more about it at scientif...
05/28/2026

Don't miss out on these queens, which are bred to be able to resist varroa mites better. Read more about it at scientificbeekeeping.com.

05/27/2026

Sometimes you get something more than the bees when you catch a swarm!

Apivar 2.0 now in stock!
05/26/2026

Apivar 2.0 now in stock!

05/22/2026

It's swarm season! There is something so mesmerizing about bees marching into a hive..

These past two days have been HOT! And just like people, bees like to hang out on their front porch to catch a breeze. T...
05/21/2026

These past two days have been HOT! And just like people, bees like to hang out on their front porch to catch a breeze. This is called bearding, and it is so strange to see it this early!
This doesn't necessarily mean they are going to swarm, but it's good to have a quick check to make sure they have enough room.

05/20/2026

Happy World Bee Day! From the bumbliest of bumblebees to the tiniest of sweat bees, today is the day to celebrate all our pollinatrs!

Swarm Season is here (at least in the Hamilton area!)Catch swarms easily with a swarm lure, which uses pheromones to att...
05/19/2026

Swarm Season is here (at least in the Hamilton area!)
Catch swarms easily with a swarm lure, which uses pheromones to attract bees to your bait hive.

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601 Burlington Street East
Hamilton, ON
L8L4J5

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+19057690388

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