Report A Honey Bee Swarm

Posted on February 8, 2023 by richmondbeekeepers

To report a Honey Bee Swarn please contact the Richmond Beekeepers Swarm Dispatcher Steve White. You can reach Steve on 804-337-9235.

Steve will dispatch a Richmond Beekeeper to safely remove the bees. The bees will be relocated to a local bee yard.

Please be ready to provide the following information:

What is the size of the swarm in relation to a ball, such as basketball, softball?

What is the address of where the swarm is located?

A contact name and number.

How high off the ground is the swarm?

If you feel safe taking a picture please send it.

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Spring Nucs Available

Posted on March 11, 2023 by richmondbeekeepers

If you’re looking for bees in spring Nuc’s reach out to either Twin Oaks Apiary or Donovan’s Honey Hill.

For Twin Oaks Apiary will have a limited number of medium Spring nucs available. The cost is $200, most customers use Venmo for a deposit. Cashapp and Paypal are accepted, as well as cash and checks. State inspection. Please email Ron Stilwell at twinoaksapiaryva@gmail.com to reserve, or call or text 804-839-1191. Questions welcomed.

For Donovan’s Honey Hill they will have medium nucs available. for $180. To order a nuc click here. The bees were originally Italians but have been openly mated and selected from my best to establish a sturdy, gentle, productive and truly local breed.

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