Bluebonnet Apiary

02/07/2025

From: Texas Apiary Inspection Serviceices

Urgent: Widespread Colony Losses Reported

Dear Beekeeping Community,

Severe and sudden honey bee colony losses are being reported across the U.S. as beekeepers prepare for almond pollination. Surveys indicate losses exceeding 50% on average, with some operations experiencing up to 100% losses in the past year. These alarming trends resemble past Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) events and may impact pollination services and food security.

Project Apis m., alongside our partners and leading researchers, are working to understand the scope and causes of these losses. We are gathering data, analyzing samples, and mobilizing resources to support the beekeeping industry.

For those experiencing losses, we encourage you to submit an ELAP claim as soon as possible Link: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/resources/programs/emergency-assistance-livestock-honeybees-farm-raised-fish-elap

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the TAIS Chief Apiary Inspector below :

Angela Steinhauer
Chief Apiary Inspector
Texas Apiary Inspection Service
2475 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-2475
Tel. (979)845-9714, Fax: (979)845-0983
[email protected]

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02/03/2025

Howdy, followers!

Bluebonnet Apiary has moved it’s operations to Canton, TX!

But don’t worry, we’re still serving the same geographic area!

Spring is around the corner. Let’s talk bees! 🐝

08/21/2024

Our bee lovin’ friends!

05/05/2024

Another colony of bees saved! They weathered the storms and were greeted this morning with a huge feast! You could tell they were hungry little girls.

Thank you to the residents who chose to call us for a rescue!!

04/21/2024

Swarm season is upon us!

Good advice:
-When you see a swarm, immediately find a beekeeper who will come get them.

Bad advice:
-They’re just resting, they’ll be gone soon.

While swarming is a natural thing, they’re fighting for their lives.

Beekeepers helping a swarm will increase their chance of survival ten-fold!

Every day that a swarm goes without a home, they’re burning through the stored food they have.

If you find a swarm, call us for a free rescue!!
(469)563-4001

03/16/2024

Howdy, to our honeybee loving friends! 🐝

Be sure like Tiny Wings Honey page!

Kaufman county’s newest honey farm!

Family Owned | Abner, Texas | Spreading joy, one spoonful at a time. �

01/12/2024

We hope your ladies make it through this winter blast we’re about to experience in North Texas.

If you’d like any assistance in inspecting your bees after the freeze, let us know. We’re scheduling our January visits!

01/02/2024

We're a honeybee management/consulting company, specialized in helping landowners with their ag exemptions and teaching them how to become beekeepers.

Get your exemption process started today, and let us do everything!

We have plans available to fit all needs.

✅ Tax Savings / Tax Relief
✅ Sustainable Environment
✅ Crop Pollination
✅ Hobby for the entire family

Call or message us to find out how to get started!

11/30/2023

If you have hives near cotton fields, make sure you get on the list to be notified of control methods use that can harm your bees.

10/16/2023

Check out these awesome custom insulated cups from Colts Custom Creations!

10/11/2023

We spent a week in D.C. and we’re thrilled to report that around the city they are showing love for the bees (all pollinators). 🐝 🦋 🐝🦋🐝🦋

Most of the Smithsonian museums have pollinator gardens and around the city you’ll see small plats of similar nectar providing plants.

Good job Smithsonian and D.C.!

09/28/2023

Shout out to the Jones family of Forney for calling on us to save these bees!

We’ll spend the next few months making sure they get prepared for winter!