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BS BEES NUCS
BS Bees is pleased to announce we are taking orders for a limited number of L.B. Werks nucs this spring. Price is $165 each.
Description: Each nuc of Pol-Line bees consists of 4 standard deep frames with an in-hive feeder. The transfer box is yours to keep. Arrival of nucs (from Texas) is weather-dependent, typically the last week of April or the first week of May. These are Wisconsin bees that are overwintered in Texas.
Pick Up Location: You will be notified by email or text ahead of the arrival date. The nucs will need to be picked up on the given date/time in Burlington, Wisconsin. We will provide the address upon confirmation.
Order/Payment: Cash, Venmo, Money Orders, or Square payments are accepted (Square payments are subject to a 3% processing fee). Orders are confirmed once payment is received.
Complete the electronic order form to place an order: https://forms.gle/1e96KqSe1N4Hwskr7
Email Jess or Stephanie with any questions: bsbeesales@gmail.com
THREE BEES CLASSES
If someone is interested in what I offer they can find it at one or both of these links.
https://www.facebook.com/threebeeshoney/events
https://www.threebees.net/events-1
UPCOMING CLASSES:
Join Beekeeper Konni Vukelic to learn Beekeeping Basics you need to know to set up a beehive.
This is an informational course only. No live bees are part of this class.
In this class we will cover:
* Bee biology, lifespan, colony activities, information about bees and their jobs
* Types of hives, hive parts and components
* What you need, packages versus nucs
* Assessing your location, where and how to set up your hive
* Planting for bees, creating an ideal habitat
* Foraging habits, bee nutrition, colony health
* Pest management, some how when and why
* What are the rules for Illinois and your town
* Beekeeping tools, what you need and why
* A season of bees, what to expect in your first year
* Harvesting Honey
* What happens after the harvest
* Some common first year mistakes and how to avoid them
* How you can turn your honey harvest into a sweet side hustle
* and more!