Copoco's Honey

08/26/2026

Hint: found at Lory State Park and had a handful of pollinators buzzing around it :D! Fort Collins plant enthusiasts, let’s see what you got!

08/25/2026

08/24/2026

Ok so this is not a queen but a drone with a white dot on its back! Why, you ask? Our social media person had the same question. Practicing on drone bees (male bees) is a safe, recommended training method before marking a queen bee. Drones are large, do not sting, and are easy to handle, allowing beekeepers to steady their grip and apply a precise dot of paint to the thorax without risking the vital colony leader.

That’s cool, right?! Lesser-known bee fact for ya.

08/20/2026

It doesn’t take a ton of effort or thought to caretake wild bees. If hives are too much of a commitment right now (and we get that), you can plant sooo many plants that host pollinators of all kinds (including honey bees). Our one tip: support your local nursery - we have so many in Fort Collins and Laporte! Find someone who works there and ask for input on what kinds of plants you should invest in to make your place a pollinator’s paradise!

08/18/2026

We live in an amazing place. ⛰️💌

If you haven’t taken a little drive out from the Front Range in a minute, here’s your gentle encouragement to do so. Your bees will be fine while you’re gone. Now’s a good time to leave them ‘bee’.

07/20/2026

Colorado beekeepers generally feed protein (pollen) patties at two distinct times: early spring (March–April) to stimulate brood rearing and late summer/early fall (August–September) to build up healthy winter populations.

But there can be numerous other reasons to feed (or not feed) your colony of bees protein patties. When in doubt, consult a local beekeeper - like Ben at Copoco’s. He’s happy to answer any and all questions to ensure your bees remain happy and healthy. Drop by our location on North College Ave to pick up beekeeping supplies in Northern Colorado!

07/09/2026

Ok spoiler alert - we don’t actually know. But did you know that a standard 10-frame deep beehive box (the primary brood box) holds anywhere from 10,000 to 60,000+ bees depending on the season.

During peak summer nectar flows, strong colonies easily house 30,000 to 50,000 bees, while overwintering populations shrink down to 5,000 to 15,000 bees. That’s a lot of bees.

07/03/2026

Boost Garden and Crop Yields
Bees are essential pollinators that significantly increase the size and quantity of fruits, vegetables, and flowers in your immediate area. By keeping bees, you introduce a dedicated pollinator directly into your local environment.

Harvest Your Own Raw Honey
(We don’t even care if you stop buying ours!!) Beyond being a delicious, unadulterated natural sweetener, fresh home-harvested honey never spoils and possesses natural antibacterial properties. It can also be traded as a highly valued local commodity or barter item, you know, it case it all goes belly up.

Produce Natural Beeswax
Valued often higher than honey itself, beeswax takes longer for the bees to produce and has countless applications. It can be rendered to create eco-friendly products like lip balms, lotions, and long-burning, air-purifying candles.

Support Ecosystem Sustainability
Worried about the planet? Us too. That’s part of the reason we keep bees. Keeping a healthy colony bolsters the integrity of your local agricultural systems and wild plant populations. Pollinators play a massive role in maintaining the biological diversity of nature.

Enjoy a Hobby!
Beekeeping is well known as an effective stress-relieving hobby. The meditative hum of the hive and the focused nature of hive inspections allow you to clear your head and connect deeply with nature. Plus, it’s fun to watch them buzz around!

06/23/2026

06/22/2026

🐝 Why do bees fight? More reasons than you’d think.
Honey bees are fierce little protectors — and they have a lot worth defending.

🛡️ Hive defense — Guard bees will take on any animal or human that gets too close to their home.

🍯 Robbing — When nectar is scarce, bees raid neighboring colonies for their honey stores. The battles can be intense.

👑 Queen rivalry — Two queens can’t share a hive. When rivals emerge, they fight to the death for the crown.

🚪 Drone eviction — Every fall, female workers kick the male drones out before winter. No foragers? No room at the inn.

All that drama produces something pretty sweet. 🍯 Come get some for yourself at Copoco’s Honey in Fort Collins, Colorado!