Orange County Beekeeping Supply

10/30/2025

Learn Beekeeping and be part of a community.
Yes we understand everyone keeps bees differntly — and that’s what makes beekeeping so fascinating! But here’s the truth: not every method leads to thriving, productive hives. My mission is simple and bold: I want each and every one of you to be wildly successful with your bees. Imagine healthy hives buzzing, gardens flourishing, and honey flowing in abundance!

We’re in this together, and with the right tools, guidance, and a little passion, there’s no limit to what our community can achieve. Let’s make our bees—and ourselves—truly unstoppable!

Beekeeping Success Starts Here! This is a movement tailored to Southern California beekeepers! Whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned

10/15/2025

🐝 Big News! OC Beekeeping is teaming up with Cal State Fullerton and The U-Acre Project at the CSUF Arboretum for a groundbreaking research collaboration! 🌿
Together, we’re tackling one of SoCal’s biggest hive challenges — Africanized Honey Bee (AHB) takeovers — by setting smart swarm traps to protect local colonies. The data we collect on swarm timing, weather, and behavior will help every beekeeper in our community stay a step ahead.
If you’ve got extra nuc boxes, bring them by the shop this week — your gear can make a difference! Let’s lead the way in smarter, safer, more sustainable beekeeping. 💛🐝

10/14/2025

Queen on the Lid?!
Beekeeper alert! Always check your hive lids—you never know when a queen might be on top! 🐝
Missing this could mean your hive isn’t behaving as expected. Watch how this queen ended up on the lid and learn the quick tips to avoid this mistake.
✅ Check every lid
✅ Handle hives carefully
✅ Keep your queens safe
📣 Share with fellow beekeepers—this is a must-watch!

10/11/2025

Hellooo Beekeepers! 🐝

Good weather and a splash of tropical rain are on the way — perfect timing for our final round of grafting and queen cells! These queens will soon hatch and take their rainbow-filled sky mating flights.
This weekend, take a moment to verify your queens. Make sure she’s your queen — not some feral imposter ready to cause chaos next season!
Our Quality queens won’t be available again until late March or April 2026, depending on the chill.
🐝 The Sting: Confirm your queens NOW!
Need to requeen? Email [email protected]. I need your name and phone number. Let me say this one more time. Check you hives and get your queen ordrs in NOW!
OCbeekeeping Mentorship $69
Non Members $80

A queen in the hive is worth ...

10/08/2025

We’ll be closed Saturday, October 11th, as we’ll be attending the Climate Action Festival!
Join us there — we’ll be speaking at 1 PM and spending the day at our honey booth. Come see our live observation hive and try your luck at spotting the queen! We’ll also be selling Southern California’s most award-winning honey — so bring your money and buy some honey! All proceeds from event honey sales go directly toward bee research, community outreach,and supporting the Bees that Feed US all.
11am 4pm

10/08/2025

Best Time to get into a beehive

09/24/2025

09/24/2025

Get with it people

09/24/2025

Quit counting pennies on cheap frames . While others brag about saving a few bucks we’re pulling over $1,200 in retail honey off one honey super.
The truth?
🔥 Cheap frames = cheap results.
🔥 Premium frames = maximum honey.
🔥 One investment that pays for itself every season.
Stop shortchanging your bees—and yourself. Invest smart. Harvest big.”
Heat over 90 degrees Hot September.
No we do not feed or honey hives. All Natural Prue Results.
Learn the art of honey making w/ OCBeekeeping Mentorship.

09/23/2025

Why is a leading university downplaying—or even concealing—the real risks posed by Africanized Honey Bees (AHB)? By labeling them with misleading names such as “Servovor Bees,” “California Honey Bees,” or “Southern California Honey Bees,” the truth is obscured, leaving the public confused and potentially at risk. Why suppress information about AHB’s highly aggressive defensive behavior? Full transparency and a clear understanding of these bees are essential for public safety, responsible beekeeping and credible reaserch.

Over 90 sting in one glove. Always requeen your swarm bees in Southern California. Or you could be in a lawsuit, hospital, or dead. We call swarm bees "dog ...