Frequently Asked Questions
The best time to place nuc orders is from November to February.
*Order by Saturday, March 1st for $20 off retail for every nuc purchase! Prices increase the following day, while supplies last.
–Orders are no longer accepted after April 1st.
–Reach out to our Concierge Service if you need nucs ordered after this date.
Nucs will be ready for pick-up the last Saturday in April- check the Ordering Page for this year’s date. Pick up is in Rowlett, Texas. You can schedule pick up of your ordered nucs for either the Early-Morning (7:00 am – 8:00 am) OR the Late-Afternoon (7:00 pm – 9:00 pm). Our Concierge Service also provides delivery, set-up and on-site training. Call the guys and find out more!
*We recommend your bring and wear your protective gear if you are a first-time beekeeper. After all… the more comfortable you are, the more fun you are going to have! It is a good idea even for experienced beekeepers to bring their protective gear- after all, the bees will tell us how they are feeling that day, so it is best to prepared and not need your gear, than the other way around!
Make sure you have purchased your personal protective equipment before picking up your bees: bee suit, gloves, hive tool, and smoker, etc. For the hive, you’ll need at least one Langstroth deep hive box for each nuc, along with frames, a bottom board, inner cover and top cover.
*We also recommend a feeder for each nuc, and sugar syrup to feed your new bees and get them off to a good start. You can purchase syrup or make your own.
Beekeeping is as much a science as it is an art. As much a lifestyle as it is a hobby. There is a lot of information about bees that you’ll need to know if you want your hives to be successful, otherwise you run the risk of colony death or swarming.
Click Here to learn about Apiary Field Days offered monthly around Dallas by the Trinity Valley Beekeepers Organization. They’re a great chance to see live bees in person and make connections with local beekeepers. Dates vary with the seasons. There’s so many opportunities to learn bees- check it out at www.tvbeees.org or email TVBA at info@trinityvalleybeekeepers.org
Ryan and Kirby, BeeGirl’s Concierge Service also provide training to beekeepers of any level.
Yes! Many Americans have begun beekeeping as a result of needing bees for ag credit on their property taxes. If you would like bees on your land for ag credit, we can help by supplying nucs and educating you about becoming a beekeeper!
*Other options may be available. Contact Kirby or Ryan, our Concierge Service guys to learn more.
