We are fortunate to have very active beekeepers in Onslow County. Many are members of the Onslow County Beekeepers Association which is a charter member of the North Carolina State Beekeeping Association. Members include backyard keepers to commercial operators, NC Certified beekeepers, Journeymen, and Master beekeepers!
Bee Enlightened! Learn more about honey bees through the Onslow Co Beekeeping Association! You don't have to be a member to attend a meeting.
- Meeting Date: 2nd Tuesday of every Month (except June)
- Time: 7pm - 9pm
- Location: Onslow County Farm Bureau, 3965 Richlands Hwy., Jacksonville
Click here for more information about the Onslow Co Beekeeping Association
Swarm season is almost here! Honey bees will swarm any time of the year, but there tend to be more sightings in early Spring. Honey bees will swarm for several reasons but the main one is to reproduce. When the colony grows and the bees determine it is outgrowing it's current hive, they make preparations to swarm.
It seems early but there have already been several reports of honey bee swarms in Onslow County.
Find a swarm of honey bees? Do not spray or disturb them. Honey bees are generally docile during this time as they are re-locating to a new "home". They will land to rest and move on within a few hours.
Members of Onslow County Beekeepers Association can help to remove a swarm!
Click here for more information on swarm removal.
The U.S. EPA has issued an advisory to clarify what pesticides and active ingredients are permitted to control Varroa mites. Click here to read the complete advisory.
