Hands on Beekeepers

Hands on Beekeepers Retailer of Dadant, BeeLine, Lorobbees InstantVap & others. Local Business

Hands on Beekeepers LLC a woman owned, family run small business that promotes honey bee population growth by strengthening the bee community & raising awareness of the plight of the honey bees.

We at Hands On Beekeepers in Chesapeake, VA, have this great resource book in stock again for the beekeepers interested ...
04/11/2025

We at Hands On Beekeepers in Chesapeake, VA, have this great resource book in stock again for the beekeepers interested in Top-Bar beekeeping. We also have the assembled Beeline TopBar hive in stock, assembled with Observation window.

Shop local with Hands On Beekeepers in person at one our two fixed location (Chesapeake and Hampton) or online at HandsOnBeekeepers.com with pickup in Chesapeake at the Bruce Road location.

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04/08/2025

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Virginia Beach Bee Club beekeepers Hands On Beekeepers will delivering bee supply orders at Monday’s meeting. Requestin...
04/05/2025

Virginia Beach Bee Club beekeepers Hands On Beekeepers will delivering bee supply orders at Monday’s meeting. Requesting orders be submitted by noon on Sunday to be delivered on Monday.
Order online at HandsOnBeekeepers.com or contact Steve at 757-408-5201 cell/text.

Hands on Beekeepers LLC is a family-owned and operated business that sells everything you need to operate successful hive/s. We promotes honey bee population growth by strengthening the bee community and raising awareness of the plight of the honey bee.

Long Langstroth Hive Assembled and ready for paint /stain then bees. Hands On Beekeepers has the long Langstroth hive i...
04/05/2025

Long Langstroth Hive Assembled and ready for paint /stain then bees.
Hands On Beekeepers has the long Langstroth hive in stock.

Shop local with Hands On Beekeepers in Chesapeake, VA via online store at HandsOnBeekeepers.com or contact Steve at 757-408-5201 cell/text.

$419.74. The hive is assembled and ready to be painted. Comes 30 frames and foundation.

Use the standard Langstroth Deep, 9 1/8″ frames and the same methods as regular Langstroth hives. By keeping the hive one horizontal story, you avoid adding multiple hive bodies and supers, which allows you to avoid the heavy lifting when caring for your bees.
This hive will hold 30 standard deep frames when using a Jester’s Inboard Feeder, which is included in the kit. One follower board is included to divide the hive into two when desired. There are two entrances at the bottom of the back side of the hive.
A double inner cover, with one hole for each side of the hive, is included. The sturdy lid is connected by hinges and a chain to allow it to stay securely connected to the hive.

Wanting a Topbar Hive?Hands On Beekeepers in Chesapeake, VA has the hive is stock again.Contact Steve at HandsOnBeekeepe...
04/05/2025

Wanting a Topbar Hive?
Hands On Beekeepers in Chesapeake, VA has the hive is stock again.
Contact Steve at HandsOnBeekeepers.com
Or call/text at 757-408-5201

Swarm 5 for the season in the bucket.
04/03/2025

Swarm 5 for the season in the bucket.

Fourth swarm of bees for the season. Thank you for letting us rescue the honey bees.
04/03/2025

Fourth swarm of bees for the season.

Thank you for letting us rescue the honey bees.

Our supply for VarroxSan 20 pack has arrived and in stock now at our Chesapeake location.
03/30/2025

Our supply for VarroxSan 20 pack has arrived and in stock now at our Chesapeake location.

03/30/2025

Requiring a Swarm trap for this season.

Swarm season is upon us. Are you equipped to take advantage? Hands On Beekeepers in Chesapeake has a supply of Swarm Com...
03/28/2025

Swarm season is upon us. Are you equipped to take advantage? Hands On Beekeepers in Chesapeake has a supply of Swarm Commanders available. Secure yours now to increase your likelihood of obtaining a swarm this year.

Hands on Beekeepers LLC is a family-owned and operated business that sells everything you need to operate successful hive/s. We promotes honey bee population growth by strengthening the bee community and raising awareness of the plight of the honey bee.

We are honored to be the authorized Dadant dealer for SE Virginia and NE North Carolina. Contact us your local woman own...
03/28/2025

We are honored to be the authorized Dadant dealer for SE Virginia and NE North Carolina. Contact us your local woman owned small business at HamdsOnBeekeepers.com

03/27/2025

Colette thank you for saving the bees and partnering with Hands On Beekeepers in Chesapeake to relocate and rehome this honey bee swarm bees

This is a GREAT resource.
03/27/2025

This is a GREAT resource.

The honey beekeeping community is currently at risk of yet another mite parasitizing honey bees in parts of the world. Tropilaelaps mercedesae is the primary concern for beekeepers in North America because it has successfully switched hosts to parasitize the western honey bee and has expanded its geographical range. While not yet found in North America, it is imperative that we educate honey bee stakeholders to minimize the negative impact of this pest as much as possible.

Visit tropistop.com to find a comprehensive 2-pager, ID-card, and contact information if you believe you've identified Tropilaelaps in your hive.

Tropi-STOP is a collaborative initiative between Pollinator Partnership, Apiary Inspectors of America, Auburn University, Honey Bee Health Coalition, ​and Project Apis m., with funding from U.S. Department of Agriculture

03/26/2025

Thank you Andy Westrich for a great swarm bucket.

 fascinated, watching the queen’s daughters relocate to bucket

2nd swarm of the 2025 season, 10 feet from the 1st swarm
03/26/2025

2nd swarm of the 2025 season, 10 feet from the 1st swarm

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826 Bryson Arch
Chesapeake, VA
23323

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+17574085201

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Hands On Beekeepers, LLC is a locally run and family owned beekeeping business. Serving Southeast Virginia and Northeast North Carolina with quality woodenware and beekeeping supplies. Also providing other hive related products to include raw local honey.

Hands on Beekeepers is your one stop for all your honey bee needs.

As of 2018 Hands On Beekeeper, LLC is the authorized retailer for Dadant and Sons, Beeline Apiaries and Woodenware, The Bee Shop (Drebbieville AZ Hive), OxaVap (Oxalic Acid Vaporizers) and several other select manufacturers.