Lucky Bee Apiary

Lucky Bee Apiary Locally raised queens & nucs in Monroe, NC. Selected for performance.

07/29/2026

Robber bees are persistent.

When nectar is scarce, they'll search every crack and opening, looking for a way into the hive to steal honey and stored food.

Reducing entrances and eliminating gaps can help colonies defend themselves.

07/27/2026

After a queen is marked, it's common to see her attendants grooming her.

This is completely normal behavior as they care for and tend to their queen.

07/23/2026

Once a new queen is accepted and laying well, it's time to give her more room.

Moving her from a queen castle into a nucleus colony allows the colony to continue growing.

07/15/2026

Two hive entrances.

One is normal activity. One is being robbed.

Can you spot the difference?

Understanding the signs early can help save a colony.

07/10/2026

It may look like chaos...

But every returning bee is inspected at the entrance. Guard bees check for colony scent, while intruders are turned away.

That's hive security in action.

Interested in learning more about beekeeping?I'll be leading this month's hands-on class at the Union County NC Beekeepe...
07/08/2026

Interested in learning more about beekeeping?
I'll be leading this month's hands-on class at the Union County NC Beekeepers Association Teaching Apiary.

We'll cover what to expect during summer hive inspections, common seasonal challenges, and answer your beekeeping questions.
Hope to see you there!

https://www.ucncbeekeepers.org/event-details/summer-inspections-what-to-expect

07/06/2026

Our honey harvest is nearly sold out.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Lucky Bee Apiary this season.

www.luckybeeapiary.com

07/03/2026

Packed with bees and ready for a new home.

Our nucleus colonies are built to give new hives a strong start.

07/01/2026

A little help finding their way home...

After a small cluster landed on the ground during an inspection, the hive tool became the perfect ramp back into the hive.

06/29/2026

A newly mated queen settling into her new colony.

The workers quickly surround and attend to their queen as she begins her role in the hive.

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Monroe, NC
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