Dick's Bees

04/16/2026

Dick's Bees will be at the Apple Blossoms for Appleton Festival on May 9 with live bees! You'll be able to find the queen in an observation hive! Honey will be offered for sale along with bee and honey related items.

03/30/2026

Look at these!! Contact Dick’s Bees for the best honey to make the best Easter treat - Fleishmann’s Yeast honey bunnies!! https://www.fleischmannsyeast.com/recipe/honey-bunnies/

03/17/2026

After the storm of the decade, bees are forced to huddle up!

01/08/2026

Here’s to a happy and healthy 2026!

Many people turn to mosquito spraying as a quick solution, but this method does more harm than good. Not only does it kill mosquitoes, but it also wipes out many beneficial insects like bees, butterflies, and dragonflies. These creatures are essential to controlling mosquito populations naturally. By using pesticides, we disrupt the delicate balance of the ecosystem, leading to more harm than help.

Instead of spraying, consider natural alternatives. Planting mosquito-repellent herbs like citronella or lavender in your garden can help reduce their presence without harming pollinators. Additionally, creating a habitat for beneficial insects by planting native flowers and avoiding harmful chemicals is a much more sustainable solution.

By allowing nature to control mosquito populations, we protect both our environment and the creatures that depend on it. Embrace natural pest control and reduce reliance on harmful sprays—your garden and the ecosystem will thrive. 🦋🦟

12/07/2025

🧺🐝 ’Twas the Night Before Christmas… Beekeeper Edition By Sweet Stingers Honey 🍯🎄

’Twas the night before Christmas,
And out in the yard,
Not a creature was stirring—
Not even the guards.
The colonies sat there in silent, wrapped snug in their hives,
Bees clustered tight for a long winter’s nap.

The smokers were hung by the shed door with care,
In hopes that warm springtime soon would be there.
Our veils and our jackets were cleaned and hung right,
For I’d checked the bees earlier—
all tucked in for the night.

But just as I settled with cocoa in hand,
I heard a faint buzzing roll over the land.
I stepped to the window and peered through the frost—
What could it be, a forager that was lost?

Then out in the moonlight, so gentle and bright,
A sleigh dipped and drifted like a drone in mid-flight.
With a beekeeper driver so lively and quick,
I knew in a heartbeat—it must be St. Ambrosia!

His suit wasn’t red but a fine canvas tan,
Smoke curls in the air from the torch in his hand.
He landed so softly near Hive Number Three,
Whispered, “Easy now girls… it’s only just me.”

He checked all the entrances, cleared out the dead bees,
Tapped gently on boxes and brushed off the leaves.
He lifted each lid with a seasoned-hand sway,
Not like any beekeeper but one of careful ways.

He chuckled, “Strong clusters you keep
Good weight on these hives.
You’ve done well this season keeper
these girls will survive.”

He sprinkled a dusting of magic bee treats,
They shimmered like snowflakes and smelled so sweet.
He left pollen patties all shaped like little bows,
And a tiny mite board with a ribbon of rose.

Then back to his sleigh, with a twirl and a glide,
He rose like a swarm on a warm springtime tide.
I heard him call out as he flew out of sight—

“Merry Christmas, dear keepers,
and to all a good night!
May your queens stay healthy
and your honey flow bright!”

12/06/2025

Honey is the sweetest gift! Contact Dick’s Bees for the perfect stocking stuffer!

11/28/2025

Contact Dick’s Dick's Bees for some holiday sweetness and gifts!! 💛💛🐝🐝

11/22/2025

Dick’s Bees bring in the blue for best tasting honey in Northeast Wisconsin!

The Brown County Beekeepers held their annual honey show recently. Dick’s Bees entered in 7 of 9 categories and were awarded ribbons for all 7 entries!

09/26/2025

Dick’s Bees on the road today presenting to the Winneconne High School vet science and ag production classes. Learning about honey bees and other pollinators is so important. The students were very interested and had great questions.

Setup at Menasha’s Harvest Festival last weekend attracted several people, especially children, who enjoyed looking for the queen!

09/20/2025

Newly extracted honey for sale! Fresh off the hive! Lovely fragrance and flavor!

Quart (44 oz)- $25
Pint (22 oz) - $13
1 # squeeze - $10
9 oz squeeze - $7
8 oz squeeze - $6

Stop down at Menasha Harvest Festival on Saturday, September 20 and say hi! Vote for the Beekeeper of Menasha scarecrow!!!

09/20/2025

At Dick’s Bees, we are dedicated to knowledgeable, sustainable, responsible and ethical beekeeping that treats every bee with dignity and care. We work to protect honey bees and all native pollinators, ensuring their vital role in thriving ecosystems.