Honey bee swarm season is here. If you spot a cluster of honey bees hanging from a tree, fence, mailbox, or branch, don’t panic, they’re usually at their most gentle during this stage.
I offer local honey bee swarm removal and relocation when possible. Feel free to message me if you see one or want to know if it’s honey bees or something else. Happy to help.
Quick sanity check for my bee people 🐝
The frame next to this one has a legit queen cell, but I can’t tell if these are two (or more) queen cells or just odd drone brood.
I’m leaning queen cells… and already committed by making 3 splits off this double deep today. I’m trying to move away from double deeps for good, so this felt like the right call. I gave each split a frame of new eggs to boost my odds.
Before I go back in and confirm:
What do you see?
Queen cells
Drone brood
Other
Drop your answer below, and if you’ve seen something like this before, what did it turn out to be? I’ll post a follow-up with the result 👇
Time-lapse of fresh beeswax cooling — one of the most satisfying parts of beekeeping 🐝✨
#beeswax #beekeepinglife #fyp #timelapse #beekeepersofinstagram
In case you missed it, TBees made it to Fox 5!
Thank you so much for the shoutout, Macy (loudouncider & 48fields)! We are thankful to be linked up with such an incredible local business!
Check out the interview at /video/1743521 or the link in bio.
#fyp #LoudounCountyHoney #virginiacider #shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness
Final fall feed ✔️
This was our last sugar water feed a few weeks ago before the cold set in.
Cold nights are here, so it’s all about giving the bees the best start to winter. ❄️ 🐝
#beekeeping #beekeeperlife #fyp #honeybees #virginiabeekeeping
Just a month ago, our hives were buzzing in this sea of cosmos — a wildflower paradise and a honeybee haven.
Our bees are happy here @48fields 🐝🌸
#fyp #wildflowers #leesburg #loudouncounty #savethebees🐝
Teamwork in action 🐝💪
These girls aren’t letting any wasps mess with their home! Nature’s finest security system at work.
#fyp #bees #wasps #honeybees #savethebees
Added a 3-inch spacer to introduce a queen… and the bees wasted no time filling it with burr comb 🐝😂
So many lessons learned in my first year of beekeeping. Every mistake = more experience.
#fyp #BeekeepingJourney
#BeekeeperLife #FirstYearBeekeeper #loudouncounty
Our very first event as TBees — made even sweeter with our two little helpers by our side.
Grateful for the support, community, and the chance to share our passion for bees and honey with you all! 💛🍯
#fyp #FamilyBusiness #TBeesApiary #SupportLocal #loudouncounty
