B's Bees - Bee Removal, Honey & Beekeeping - Loxley, Al

10/08/2026

09/15/2026

🐝 **How do you judge colony strength in the fall? 🍂**

Fall is an important time to take a good look at your colonies and ask: **“Is this hive strong enough to make it through winter?”**

But colony strength isn’t just about how many bees you see flying!

When evaluating a colony in the fall, look at:

🍯 **Food stores** — Does the colony have enough honey and access to it?

🐝 **Population** — How large is the cluster, and does the colony cover the frames well?

👑 **Queen & brood** — Is there evidence of a healthy, productive queen and a solid brood pattern?

🧤 **Varroa levels** — Has the colony been monitored and treated appropriately if needed?

🗺️ **Winter cluster & configuration** — Is the colony arranged so the bees can move through their food stores as temperatures drop?

🌿 **Overall health** — Are the bees showing signs of disease, pests, or other problems?

A colony can have plenty of bees and still be poorly prepared for winter. **Strength is about the whole picture.**

🐝 At B’s Bees, we believe the best beekeeping decisions start with learning how to *read the colony*.

**How do YOU judge colony strength going into fall? Drop your tips in the comments! 👇** **B's Bees: 251-964-0559**

09/14/2026

🐝 **How do you judge colony strength in the fall? 🍂**

Fall is an important time to take a good look at your colonies and ask: **“Is this hive strong enough to make it through winter?”**

But colony strength isn’t just about how many bees you see flying!

When evaluating a colony in the fall, look at:

🍯 **Food stores** — Does the colony have enough honey and access to it?

🐝 **Population** — How large is the cluster, and does the colony cover the frames well?

👑 **Queen & brood** — Is there evidence of a healthy, productive queen and a solid brood pattern?

🧤 **Varroa levels** — Has the colony been monitored and treated appropriately if needed?

🗺️ **Winter cluster & configuration** — Is the colony arranged so the bees can move through their food stores as temperatures drop?

🌿 **Overall health** — Are the bees showing signs of disease, pests, or other problems?

A colony can have plenty of bees and still be poorly prepared for winter. **Strength is about the whole picture.**

🐝 At B’s Bees, we believe the best beekeeping decisions start with learning how to *read the colony*.

**How do YOU judge colony strength going into fall? Drop your tips in the comments! 👇**

09/10/2026

The Beach has been a great place for bees reproducing this year. This colony was a year old and looks really promising to rebuild their strength and possibly split them next year.

09/03/2026

🍯 **100% Baldwin County Produced Honey — Truly Local!** 🐝

When we say our honey is **100% Baldwin County produced, we mean it!**

Our bees collect nectar right here in **Baldwin County**, and our honey is harvested locally by our own beekeeping operation. No honey shipped in from another state and bottled here. Just genuine honey produced by Baldwin County bees. 🐝🍯

The word *“local”* can sometimes be confusing. Honey may be brought in from other states—such as Mississippi, Georgia, or Florida—and then packaged or marketed locally.

So, if truly local honey matters to you, **ask where the honey was produced—not just where it was bottled or packaged.**

When you choose genuinely local honey, you're not only getting honey from your community—you’re also supporting the local beekeepers who care for the bees that help our community thrive. 💛

**Know your beekeeper. Know your honey. 🐝🍯**

📞 **B's Bees: 251-964-0559**

08/28/2026

🐝✨ **Inside-Out Support, Straight From the Hive**

When it comes to natural products from the hive, **propolis is a standout.** We’ve put this remarkable bee product to work in two ways:

✨ **Propolis Tincture — From the Inside** 💧
Traditionally used to support immune and throat wellness, while providing naturally occurring antioxidant compounds.

✨ **Propolis Salve — For the Skin** 🍯
A rich, soothing balm that helps moisturize and protect dry, rough skin while supporting the skin’s natural barrier.

From everyday wellness to natural skincare, **the bees have us covered.** 🐝

**Available at B’s Bees!**📞 251-964-0559

08/25/2026

🐝 **FALL NUC LIST**

Ready to reserve your Fall Nuc?

👉 **BsBees.com/nucs**
📞 251-964-0559
Limited availability — reserve yours early! 🍯

08/25/2026

🐝 **FALL-MADE NUCS — READY FOR A STRONG SPRING START!** 🌼

Our **Fall Nucs** are made with queens raised the previous fall — typically **September/October** — giving them time to establish and overwinter before pickup.

📅 **Pickup begins late February/early March**, weather and colony conditions permitting.

Why start with an overwintered nuc?

👑 **Young, established queen**
A queen that has already been laying and building a colony gives you a strong head start going into spring.

🥚 **Strong laying pattern = rapid buildup**
As the colony expands, you can take advantage of the spring nectar flow instead of spending the first part of the season simply getting a new package or fresh nuc established.

🍯 **Build toward honey production**
A strong spring population means more bees available to forage when the flow arrives — and more opportunity to put that early-season growth to work making honey.

🧱 **Build drawn comb**
A growing colony can put that population to work drawing comb, giving you valuable resources for the rest of the season.

🐝 **Set yourself up for splits later**
Once the colony is strong and conditions are right, an established spring colony can give you the opportunity to make a split later in the season — helping you grow your apiary from a solid starting point.

**A fall-made, overwintered nuc isn't just a colony for spring — it's a head start on the entire beekeeping season.**

If you're looking for a strong start to the 2027 season, **Fall Nuc reservations are a great way to get ahead.** 🐝🍯

📩 Message us for availability, pricing, and pickup details. 251-964-0559

08/15/2026

🌻🐝 **YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A BEEKEEPER TO HELP THE BEES!** 🐝🌻

Want to do something simple that can make a difference for honeybees right in your own backyard? **Plant flowers!** 🌸🌿

Bees need a steady supply of nectar and pollen throughout the season, and even a small garden can become an important food stop for local pollinators. 🐝💛

Here are **5 bee-friendly plants that do well in Alabama:**

💜 **Lavender** — Beautiful, fragrant, and a favorite when it’s in bloom.

🌻 **Sunflowers** — Easy to grow and absolutely covered with pollinators!

🍀 **Clover** — Before you reach for the mower, give the bees a chance to enjoy those blooms. 🐝

🌼 **Wildflowers** — Planting a mix can provide a variety of blooms throughout the growing season.

🌿 **Basil** — Instead of cutting it back when it starts flowering, let it bloom. The bees will thank you! 🐝🌸

And here’s the really cool part… 👀

The bees enjoying the flowers in your yard could eventually find their way into **local hives**, helping produce the honey you enjoy right here in our community. 🍯🐝

🌱 **Plant a few flowers. Help feed the bees. Support local honey.**

It’s a small action that can become part of a much bigger cycle. 💛

📞 **251-964-0559**
🌐 **bsbees.com**
📍 **Loxley, Alabama**

👇 **What are you planting for the bees this year? Tell us in the comments!**

08/14/2026

🐝👑 **BUILD YOUR HIVES FOR NEXT SEASON!** 🍯

If you’re already thinking about next year’s bees, now is the time to start planning! 📅🐝

We’ll have **QUEEN CELLS available starting in August!** 👑 These cells will be produced from carefully selected breeder stock with strong genetics, giving you an excellent option for growing and improving your apiary.

Queen cells can be a great tool for beekeepers who want to:

🐝 Make splits and grow their number of colonies
👑 Requeen existing hives with fresh genetics
💪 Strengthen colonies and improve overall hive performance
🌱 Introduce quality, locally raised genetics into their apiary

And if you’re looking for a strong start next spring…

🍯 **FALL NUC REGISTRATION OPENS IN SEPTEMBER!**

Our nucleus colonies will be **overwintered** here and prepared for pickup in **early March**. Instead of starting the season with a brand-new package, you’ll have an established colony ready to hit the ground running. 🐝🌸

Whether you're a new beekeeper looking to get started or an experienced beekeeper wanting to expand, **planning ahead can make all the difference.**

📅 **Queen Cells — Available August**
📅 **Fall Nuc Registration — Opens September**
🐝 **Overwintered Nuc Pickup — Early March**

Have questions about queen cells or nucs? We’re happy to help! 📩

📞 **251-964-0559**
🌐 **bsbees.com**

🐝 **Plan now. Build stronger colonies. Be ready for spring!** 🍯🌸