Three’s Bees

04/24/2026

Honeybees in a water meter are my favorite removal! And these girls were very chill! Opened up the top removed the comb found the queen and placed her in the box and waited for them to all march to their new temporary housing. 🐝🐝🐝

04/18/2026

Today Threes Bees did a structural removal and we were able to get most of the bees and relocate them to our apiary! Happy to help and save some bees! 🐝 🐝🐝

04/02/2026

Doing a little trap out on a recently swarmed colony in this old oak tree. Hoping they will like the new home and I can take them to a new yard.

03/19/2026

Just another reminder we are entering swarm season. If you see something similar to the pictures below, please call a responsible beekeeper to come remove them. Please do not kill the honeybee swarm. They are usually very docile and will eventually move on. They are trying to find a new home. Give us a call and we will be happy to find a good home for them! 🐝🐝🐝

03/19/2026

This is a great article that mentions Dr. Aurell from the Auburn Bee Center and their research of a new threat that will be coming to our hives soon from Europe. Hopefully by vigilant interdiction of vessels and containers coming to the US and aggressive mite treatments we will help mitigate the damage from this new threat. 🐝🐝🐝

A mite called tropilaelaps is spreading across honeybee populations in Europe. Researchers are looking at ways to prevent their spread, if they reach the U.S.

03/02/2026

Applying some mite treatments to start the new season!!! 🐝🐝🐝

02/27/2026

It is almost Spring and you may start to see large clusters of honeybees hanging from tree limbs, fence post, mailboxes or vehicles. If so, don't panic. A swarm of bees are usually docile and will not attack, they are focusing on finding a new home and will most likely leave in 24-48 hours once a new hive location is found. A swarm is how a colony reproduces and expands because they have outgrown their original hive. Please do not kill them. Call a local beekeeper and we will be happy to come remove them. Here is the link to the Alabama Beekeepers Association if you would like to find a beekeeper in your area to remove the swarm. 🐝🐝🐝

02/19/2026

Early spring in South Alabama (February–April) is critical for emerging pollinators, with key nectar and pollen sources including native shrubs like Eastern Redbud and Blueberry, along with early wildflowers such as Golden Alexanders, Phlox, and Violets. Common "weeds" like Chickweed, Dandelions, and White Clover also provide vital early forage opportunities for honeybees and other native pollinators. You can help them by minimizing cutting your yard, and being mindful of overusing pesticides and herbicides. 🐝🐝🐝

02/19/2026

Here is some important information about the Alabama No Comb law and why as responsible beekeepers we should do our part to protect and preserve our honeybee population. 🐝🐝🐝

Every registered beekeeper plays an important role in protecting our honey bee population!🐝 Alabama’s No Comb Law is one of the most important safeguards for the state’s honey bee industry. This law makes it unlawful to import honey bees on comb including established colonies or nucleus colonies (Nucs) into Alabama. Due to the increase in purchasing nucs, we want beekeepers to stay vigilant of this rule.

If you have questions about importing bees or want to schedule an inspection, contact your regional state apiary inspector. For information visit, https://agi.alabama.gov/plantprotection/apiary-protection-unit/

01/03/2026

Today we buzzed on over to the new Foxhound Bee Company facility in Irondale! We snagged some sweet new gear and equipment that will make things easier next season. Stop on by and check them out if you are in the area! 🐝🐝🐝

12/31/2025

Happy New Year everyone! We hope you all have a safe and prosperous 2026! We are excited about the upcoming season. We will be increasing the number of hives this year and setting up and managing an observation hive at the Troy University Arboretum. We should be harvesting next seasons honey in late May. We will keep you all posted! Some local stores may still have our honey in stock. Please go check them out! 🐝🐝🐝
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