Frequently Asked Questions
The best time to place nuc orders is from November to February, and the final date to order from beegirl.biz is typically Saturday, March 1st. Ordering sooner than later allows us enough time to prepare nucs for Spring pick-up on Saturday, April 26th.
*Order by Saturday, March 1st for $20 off retail for every nuc purchase! Prices increase the following day, while supplies last.
–Order 5 or more for a discounted rate per nuc.
–Order 10 or more and receive our best price available!
Nucs will be ready for pick-up on Saturday April 26th, 2025 in Rowlett, Texas. You can schedule pick up of your ordered nucs for either the Early-Morning (7:00 am – 8:00 am) OR the Late-Afternoon (7:00 pm – 9:00 pm).
*We recommend your bring and wear your protective gear if you are a first-time beekeeper. After all… the more comfortable you are, the more fun you are going to have! It is a good idea even for experienced beekeepers to bring their protective gear- after all, the bees will tell us how they are feeling that day, so it is best to prepared and not need your gear, than the other way around!
Absolutely! Each year we offer a field day as part of our intro to beekeeping class. During the excursion, students put on their bee suits, pickup their hive tools, and dig into colonies to see the hive in all its glory.
*Dates for 2025 are TBD. Please send an email to beegirl@beegirl.biz for updates about class dates!
Make sure you have purchased your personal protective equipment before picking up your bees: bee suit, gloves, hive tool, and smoker, etc. For the hive, you’ll need at least one Langstroth deep hive box for each nuc, along with frames, a bottom board, inner cover and top cover.
*We also recommend a feeder for each nuc, and sugar syrup to feed your new bees and get them off to a good start. You can purchase syrup or make your own.
Beekeeping is as much a science as it is an art. As much a lifestyle as it is a hobby. There is a lot of information about bees that you’ll need to know if you want your hives to be successful, otherwise you run the risk of colony death or swarming.
*Join us for a fun one-time lecture class + field day to learn everything you need to know about beekeeping! Dates are TBD, please send an email to beegirl@beegirl.biz for more info.
Yes! Many Americans have begun beekeeping as a result of needing bees for ag credit on their property taxes. If you would like bees on your land for ag credit, we can help by supplying nucs and educating you about becoming a beekeeper!
*Other options may be available. Contact us for more info.