Great Lakes Bee Company

08/05/2026

Looking for buzz-worthy savings? 🐝

Get 15% off beekeeping equipment exclusively on our store using the code Sweet15!

07/31/2026

Thanks for the feature Fremont Area Chamber of Commerce! 💛🐝

Member Spotlight ⚡️ Great Lakes Bee Company

07/17/2026

Summer is a great time to utilize fresh fruit and vegetables from local farms! You can even use crops from your own garden, as well as fresh honey from your bees.

We recommend the National Honey Board’s fruit and veggie dips for refreshing flavors straight from your garden: https://honey.com/blog/celebrate-spring-with-two-delicious-honey-recipes

07/10/2026

July is a busy and exciting time in the apiary! If favorable weather continues, the nectar flow may linger a little longer, giving your bees more opportunities to gather resources. During hot, humid evenings, don't be surprised to see bees clustering on the outside of the hive—this behavior helps regulate the hive's temperature and keep the colony comfortable.

Continue regular hive inspections to monitor colony health, and add honey supers as needed to support ongoing nectar collection. A little time spent now can help ensure healthy colonies and a sweet payoff later in the season. Happy beekeeping! 🌻🐝🍯

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July from Great Lakes Bee Company! Hope you're enjoying the weather and celebrating America the bee-utiful! 🇺🇸🐝❤️

06/23/2026

June has brought life to the hive! Unswarmed colonies are teeming with bees, and while the queen’s egg-laying may slow a bit, the main honey flow should be kicking in 🍯

The hive is strong, busy, and full of energy — this is when you truly see the payoff of a healthy colony. You should be performing weekly inspections to ensure hive health and queen presence. Add honey supers as needed to keep up with nectar flow, keep a close eye out for signs of swarming, and stay connected by participating in bee club meetings through michiganbees.org — there’s always something new to learn!

June is a rewarding (and busy!) month for beekeepers — every visit to the hive is a reminder of how incredible these pollinators are. 🐝

06/08/2026

Whether you’re just getting started or you’re a seasoned beekeeper, we’ve got everything you need to keep your hive thriving!

🍯 Sturdy hives and frames
🧤 Protective gloves and veils
🔥 Essential equipment like smokers, hive tools, and feeders

Check it all out in the GLBC store!

06/04/2026

🐝We’re in need of an operations assistant! Come join our amazing team at GLBC!

🐝Details: https://thegreatlakesbeecompany.com/2026/06/04/were-hiring-part-time-full-time-operations-assistant/

05/22/2026

Sweet, simple, and straight from the hive! 🐝🍯

Shop with Great Lakes Bee Company, and get 100% pure, locally harvested honey that's packed with natural flavor.

Have your pick with Hasselman's, Michigan Wild, and SayLa Bee in our online store!

Hasselman’s  Michigan Wild SayLaBee Infused  Flower Dancer Honey Sticks

05/11/2026

It was a great day for our annual bee pickup day for nucs on Saturday! Thank you to all of our volunteers who helped make pickup day a smooth experience! We wish all of our beekeepers a successful bee season!