Apiary Services

Honey Bee Rescue manages over 300 hives across Texas, all built from colonies rescued through our live bee removal and swarm capture services. Our apiary services bring that same care and expertise to your property — whether you're a new beekeeper looking for guidance, a landowner who needs an agricultural exemption, or someone who simply wants bees on their land without the learning curve.

We handle everything from initial site assessment and hive placement to seasonal management, mite treatment, and honey harvesting. You get the benefits of a thriving apiary — pollination, honey production, and the satisfaction of supporting local bee populations — while our certified beekeepers handle the heavy lifting.

Beekeeping Support

New to beekeeping? Need some pointers? We welcome new beekeepers — urban or rural — and are always willing to give 100% free advice. Give us a call to speak with our beekeepers about anything from where to buy equipment to best practices for keeping bees in Texas.

We've been in the hives long enough to know that good advice early on saves colonies later. Whether you're troubleshooting a queenless hive, figuring out your first mite treatment, or just wondering why your bees are bearding on a hot August afternoon — pick up the phone. That's what we're here for. And if you're ready to go deeper, check out our beekeeping education programs.

We Sell Bees

We sell bees through our partner apiary Real Honey LLC. We have nucs and full hives available throughout the year, with queens upon request. Our bees are a wild-type race crossed with Italian and Carniolan stock — bred for versatility, hygienic behavior, gentle temperament, and strong production.

Every colony we sell comes from our rescue and breeding program, so you're getting bees that are adapted to the Texas climate and proven survivors. Email us at [email protected] for current availability and pricing, or check our full sales page for detailed pricing on hives, nucs, and equipment.

Agricultural Exemptions

Tired of keeping animals just to hold your ag exemption? Have more than 6 acres? Beekeeping is one of the simplest ways to qualify for an agricultural exemption in Texas — and we make it even simpler by handling the entire process for you.

We provide an end-to-end service to qualify and register your property for agricultural exemption, including placing and managing the hives on your land. You get the tax benefit without the daily beekeeping work. Our team handles setup, seasonal inspections, and all documentation required by your county appraisal district. You can also explore our hive adoption program if you'd like to support pollinators without the full commitment. Give us a call to get started.

Beekeeping Classes

Interested in getting started? We offer beekeeping classes multiple times a year for anyone curious about the craft. The best part — our participants consistently recoup the class fee through the knowledge they gain about buying equipment, sourcing bees, and harvesting honey.

Topics covered include end-to-end beekeeping fundamentals, equipment setup and maintenance, seasonal hive management, mite treatment protocols, and on-site work with live bees. Classes are suitable for the whole family. Contact us or call (214) 227-7562 for the current schedule.

Join a Bee Club

One of the best ways to learn beekeeping is to surround yourself with people who are already doing it. Texas has some of the most active beekeeping associations in the country, and joining a local club gives you access to mentors, group buys on equipment, and a community that genuinely wants to help you succeed.

We actively support and participate in local bee clubs across the DFW metroplex, including the Trinity Valley Beekeepers Association, Collin County Hobby Beekeepers Association, and the Texas Beekeepers Association. Ask us which club is closest to you — we're happy to point you in the right direction.

Whether you need a full-service apiary on your property, a few nucs to get started, or just someone to answer your beekeeping questions at 7 AM on a Saturday — contact Honey Bee Rescue. We've been where you are, and we're here to help you get where you want to go.