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The best time to place nucleus hive orders is November through February. Nucleus colonies are seasonal.

See the ordering page or contact Christi about ordering.

Pickup is at 1300 Lakeview Pkwy, Rowlett, TX 75088. Pickup is April 17, 2027, from 7–8 AM or 7–8 PM.

Bring your protective gear, whether you are a first-time or experienced beekeeper. Concierge services also provide delivery, installation, and on-site training.

Have your personal protective equipment ready: a bee suit, gloves, hive tool, and smoker. For each nuc, you will need at least one Langstroth deep hive box with frames, a bottom board, an inner cover, and a top cover.

Bee Girl also recommends a feeder for each nuc and sugar syrup to help your new bees get started. You can buy syrup or make your own.

Beekeeping is as much a science as it is an art. Learning about bees and hive management helps you care for your colonies.

The Trinity Valley Beekeepers Association offers apiary visits around Dallas, where you can see live bees and meet local beekeepers. Dates vary with the seasons.

Explore TVBA beekeeping classes, or contact Ryan and Kirby about training for your experience level.

Beekeeping can qualify as agricultural use for Texas property-tax appraisal when the land meets the requirements. Qualification is determined by your local appraisal district; keeping bees alone does not guarantee it.

Read the Texas Comptroller’s agricultural appraisal guidance. Bee Girl can supply nucleus colonies, and Ryan and Kirby can help with beekeeping education.