Beekeeping Services

 

Full Service Beekeeping

Experience the benefits of beekeeping while we take care of the installation, maintenance, and harvest. This service is ideal for those who want to establish an apiary on their property without the heavy lifting. Servicing the Hudson Valley and Connecticut areas.

The Benefits:

  • POLLINATION

Honeybees are a highly efficient pollinator that travels over a 3 mile radius in search of blossoms. Your garden will thank you.

  • HYPER-LOCAL HONEY

You keep 100% of the surplus raw honey produced right in your backyard. Honey is a floral fingerprint of the locale it’s made in and no two seasons will taste alike!

  • MAKE AN IMPACT

Bees play a critical role in our ecosystems and food systems, yet they face more threats than ever. By bringing honey bees into your backyard, you are supporting bee populations as well as a creating connection point between the community and natural environment.

How It Works:

  1. ASSESSMENT:

    Schedule a time for us to walk your property, determine if it’s suitable for bees, and answer any questions you may have.

  2. MAKE A PLAN

    After evaluating your location and goals, we’ll work with you to develop a beekeeping package that fits your location and needs.

  3. INSTALLATION

    Once the plan is in place, we will schedule the installation of the bees on your property.

  4. MAINTENANCE

    Every two to three weeks, we will inspect the bees to monitor colony health and perform seasonally appropriate tasks. You will receive a full report after each visit.

  5. HARVEST

    We don’t take the bees’ honey until there is a surplus, and we will handle the heavy, sticky work of extracting and bottling for you.

What’s Included:

  • Handcrafted beehives installed onsite

  • Biweekly hive inspections with follow up reports

  • Seasonal maintenance such as: Integrated Pest Management (IPM), supplemental feeding, and winter prep

  • Raw honey harvested from your backyard hives

  • Replacement colonies provided at no additional cost

  • Professional and insured service

 

Beekeeping Consultation

If you’re thinking of starting an apiary, or already have bees, we can help. We offer one-time or ongoing consultations.

This could include:

  • Determining ideal hive location and orientation;

  • Discussing wooden ware, tool, and equipment options;

  • Customizing an apiary plan that includes Integrated Pest Management;

  • Seasonal Management: routine hive inspections, testing/treating for varroa mites, queen replacement, splitting colonies, catching swarms, honey harvesting, winterizing, etc;