Attracting Beneficial Bees – By Kathy LaLiberte
Gardeners can help counter the decline in pollinator populations As an avid gardener, I’m fortunate to have Russell Devino as a neighbor....
List of Bee Friendly Plants and Herbs
Spring and Summer Bulbs Purple flowering onions (Allium spp.) Golden crocus (Crocus x luteus) Bishop Series dahlias* (Dahlia) Winter...
How to Save The Bees: Plant Bee Friendly Herbs and Plants in Your Garden
Bees are losing habitat all around the world due to intensive monoculture-based farming practices (large farms of one crop), pristine...
Why Save The Bees?
We should help save honey bees because while grains do not require honey bees to flourish, virtually all of our non-grain foods are...
Recovery from Pesticide Exposure – University of Georgia
Colonies that have been exposed to pesticides may recover if proper steps are taken. If a colony has lost a majority of its field force...
Superior Nucs for Spring 2014…Bees for Sale!!!
Our nucs are made from overwintered survivor stock, includes 5 fully clean drawn combs with a proven quality queen, brood in all stages,...
News from the Hive: What is a “NUC”?
A Nuc (mini-hive) is the best and more secure way to start hive because your colony will be off to a much better start than a colony...
News From the Hive: The Trap-Out…A Sarasota Honey Company Specialty.
What is a “Trap-Out”? The trap-out works by allowing the bees out of wherever they’ve chosen to nest, but not allowing them to get back....
News From the Hive: What are Varroa Mites?
Varroa mites are external, parasites of worker (female) and drone (male)honey bees. Varroa mites are visible to the naked eye and look...
News From the Hive: Sarasota Beekeeping Supplies for Sale
Welcome to the world of beekeeping! Sarasota Honey Company is proud to support the beekeeping community of the Florida Suncoast! We...