Thank you for coming to pick up your bees.

Thank you for coming to pick up your bees.

After transferring the 5 frames, the bees, and the queen, here are my recommendations for the season: Varroa treatment: In June, treat with VarroxSan and leave the strips in place during July and August. In December, treat with VarroxSan and leave the strips in place...
Flowering of the buckeye

Flowering of the buckeye

The tree’s blossoms are poisonous to honey bees. (DANGER FOR BEES) Blooming buckeye in Contra Costa County California: April 10,2026 May 3, 2025 May 5, 2024 May 10, 2023 May 15, 2022 May 20, 2021 Why are Buckeyes not edible for honey bees? Buckeyes, which refer...
Flowering of the Vetch

Flowering of the Vetch

Additional information: Overall rating for honeydew: 2/5 Nectar: 2/3 Pollen: 2/3 Color: Pink, violet Blooming vetch in Contra Costa County California: March 29, 2026 April 20, 2023
Flowering of the Cherry tree

Flowering of the Cherry tree

Additional information: Overall rating for honeydew: 2/5 Nectar: 2/3 Pollen: 2/3 Color: White/Beige Blooming Cherry tree in Contra Costa County California: February 25, 2026 March 10, 2024 February 25, 2023 February 18, 2022 I’m proud to help pollinate...
Flowering of the Plum tree

Flowering of the Plum tree

Additional information: Overall rating for honeydew: 2/5 Nectar: 2/3 Pollen: 2/3 Color: White/Beige Blooming Plum tree in Contra Costa County California: February 8, 2026 February 2, 2025 March 3, 2024 February 25, 2023 February 10, 2022 February 3, 2021 I’m...