BEEKEEPING CLASSES AND HIVE MAINTENANCE.
1) Intro To Beekeeping Course
Introductory Beekeeper lessons, hands-on, follow-up site inspection, teaching to learn about the health and vigor of the colony, best practices and timing to encourage honey production, offer educational materials and links : Recommend six months for new backyard beekeepers. a) First month: Two one-hour lessons at $120 each. Start 4-7 days after hive installation.
b) Second month onward: One hour lesson at $120, or two lessons monthly at $95 each.
c) Ask questions and get guidance from Miami Bee Experts anytime. Children are welcome.
OPTIONS: Introductory hands-on lessons for those interested in honeybees. A release form is needed. As of March 2023, you can buy a fully functioning 10-frame beehive with queen for $300, which helps with colony strength and honey production. After signing a liability release, we can set up the hive in your yard. We recommend using a sturdy hive stand and standard equipment like a bee suit, smoker, and hive tool. A setup fee of $85 applies. You must install any required 6' privacy screens. We will provide an application for Beekeeping Registration for your annual hive inspection with the Florida Department of Agriculture. If you prefer a different style, we offer a Comfort Hive Set; both hive types will be covered in your first lesson.
Comfort Hive
With Bees: $200 Without Bees: $95
Langstroth Standard Hive
5 Frame with Bees: $200 10 Frame With Bees: $300
