Field notes from
the apiary.
Bee biology, pollinator science, swarm-season tips, and stories from the rodeo. Written by working beekeepers, not by a content mill.
What to do if you find a bee swarm
A hanging ball of bees on your fence isn't an emergency — here's how to stay calm, keep them safe, and call the right people.
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Why we don't spray
A pest-control sprayer next to a honeybee hive is the wrong tool on the wrong problem. Here's what actually happens when you spray bees, and why live removal is the only right call.
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Where your bees go after we remove them
We don't just truck the colony off and shrug. Here's what actually happens to your swarm in the weeks after removal — and why that matters for your property.
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Swarm season in Texas: when, where, and what to expect
North Texas runs its own swarm calendar. Here's what to watch for from March through June, and how to know if the ball of bees in your yard is normal.
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