Swarm & Honeybee Relocating Services
Our farm is right outside of Marysville, OH. We rescue & relocate honeybees to our farm where they are cared for naturally. It is our hope that they not only survive but thrive in their new surroundings. Honey Sales help us to provide them with everything they need to survive whether it be shelter, mite treatment, food & nutrients or even sometimes a new queen. Our Rescue program is free of charge.
Give us a call if you have Honeybees in an unwanted location or you notice a swarm. We are happy to help. Check out some of our most recent Rescues below.
Welcoming The Jackson Hive. Happy to be rescued on this cool morning? Guessing by the shape of their cluster – I would say YES.
Amber Hive was a very unique rescue. Their Queen is every beekeepers dream. She is a perfect layer and she commands a very proficient & gentle hive. She has been with us since the rescue & part of our breeding program due to her exceptional genetics. This hive is our BIGGEST Honey Producer.
Meatball Hive came to us last summer. It is named in memory after their family dog whom they recently lost. The kids loved my “Space Suit”. It was one of my most fun rescues because of them.
BLUE Hive was our very first rescue. They had been living in our friend’s porch easement. They were relocated here in 2019 and are still going strong. One of our Honey producers as well as an active egg donor due to their good genetics.
Chester Hive was one of the easiest relocates to date. Found hanging at chest height off of a tree. One quick flick of the branch and they were on their way to the farm. This hive was also named after their beloved dog Chester.
BSB Hive was found hanging from the kids trampoline on evening. SURPRISE! Another quick and easy relocate. Since they have bene with us they have grown into a Honey producer for us as well.
Engle Hive came to us as a rescue when our friends got a new roof. Small but Mighty. Their first winter was rough but they kept their queen alive with just a hand full of bees. Year 2 they really filled out and became healthy and to date they are actively collecting Honey & living the good life.
Sunset Creek Hive was our most challenging rescue. They were residing in a fallen tree. Nearly impossible to get them out, thus my beevac was created out of a 5 gallon bucket just for these girls. They quickly re-queened themselves and rebounded in year 1. This will be their 3rd year here and an active member of the Honey Squad.
Richwood Hive was a successful swarm relocate. This one was special because my son suited up to help me. I couldn’t have gotten them without him. Although terrified- he did a great job holding the box and to his surprise he didn’t die.
Derby Hive came from Mill Valley North. They were resting in a tree along Creekview Drive scaring all the kids on their way to school.
Elwood Hive also came from Mill Valley. Just hanging out one evening waiting for a new home. I remember being in trouble that evening because I can never pass up a swarm. I had a dress on underneath my suit because we were on our way to a dinner & my husband bet me we would be late. Guess what!! Not late.
Oh Clemetine, Oh Clementine. They are new this year in 2022. Beautiful laying patterns, gentle bees. This queen will join our egg donor program to produce more hives with her good genetics. We only replicate the best of the best & this queen is a rockstar.
Hulk Smash…..hmmm need I say more. They flew into a park like a wrecking ball and scared everyone. We cant be having that in a park. These girls arent the cuddly type, they are an acquired taste & not for the timid. Very active Honey Producers but not so friendly.
Penry Hive was lost this past winter but they were the most amazing relocate still to date. A big splat on the sidewalk that kept moving to stay out of the sun. I scooped up the queen in my hands and put her in the travel box and the rest of her colony marched right inside after her. Truly amazing. In Memory of The Penry Hive.
The Neopolitans/Donut Hive. Designed by Simply Mack. This was a swarm relocate. The Queen is very thin, possibly not mated yet. Swarming with a virgin Queen is very risky. Without human intervention they risk total colony loss. A fertile/mated Queen is vital to their survival. Stay tuned…
