by Nicolas Geant | Oct 4, 2026 | Local honey
Our latest local raw honey, harvested from our own hives in Contra Costa County, is now available. You can find it at: 🐝 Cloverfield Organic Farm — El Sobrante 🐝 Balestrieri Family Farm — Briones 🐝 Directly from Beeopic — Walnut CreekPick up a jar from the honey...
by Nicolas Geant | Sep 27, 2026 | News
When we talk about preparing honey bee colonies for winter, we often hear about “winter bees.” In colder parts of the United States and Europe, the concept is relatively easy to understand. As fall approaches, brood production decreases dramatically, the colony...
by Nicolas Geant | Sep 20, 2026 | News
September is an important transition month for beekeepers in the San Francisco Bay Area. Summer is coming to an end, natural forage is becoming more limited, and colonies need to prepare for fall and winter. Our winters are relatively mild compared with many other...
by Nicolas Geant | Aug 23, 2026 | Bee Nuc
Choosing the right queen is one of the most important decisions in beekeeping. The queen influences the colony’s productivity, temperament, population growth, and ability to cope with parasites and diseases. At Beeopic California, I primarily work with Italian VSH...
by Nicolas Geant | Aug 16, 2026 | News
August is an important transition month for beekeepers in the San Francisco Bay Area. The main spring and early-summer nectar flows are largely behind us, the landscape is becoming increasingly dry, and colonies are beginning to prepare for late summer and fall. At...
