Spring Bees

Nothing is more exciting that the day our bees arrive! Bunched into a box of 5,000 ladies is one queen, whom the future growth of the hive rests upon. This one queen, in the first year of her life, can lay anywhere from 100,000 to 200,000 eggs!! Her egg laying capacity typically peaks during the spring and early summer months when forage and weather conditions are optimal.

Hives are self-governing. No role is above another. The queen lays eggs to support the colony growth. Equally as important are the worker bees, who are responsible for a variety of tasks essential to maintain the hives function and to support the queen and developing brood (eggs). Honeybee colonies are a remarkable example of cooperation and coordination for the collective good of their society.