At Sticky Fingers Apiary, our raw honey is a tasty treat that reflects the bees' hard work and the local environment. Gathered from the beautiful fields of Sayville, NY, our honey is pure and full of floral flavor. We love sharing the joy of beekeeping and highlighting the importance of pollinators in nature. Join us for hands-on experiences that connect you to nature and teach you about these amazing bees.
We offer more than just honey; we provide colony management consultations, swarm retrieval, queen rearing assistance, and pollination services. Community is at the heart of Sticky Fingers Apiary, and we value the connections with our customers and fellow beekeepers. We are committed to sustainability in all aspects of our business. Your journey into the world of honeybees with us will be enriching, educational, and sweet. Let’s start this adventure together!
Swarm Captures
Free
Honeybee colonies reproduce by swarming. The original queen and a large portion of the workers will leave the hive and encamp in a bivouac, often in a tree, while scout bees locate a suitable location to establish a new hive.
We will come collect a swarm of honeybees from your property. Please text a photo of the swarm if possible.
Sometimes colonies will encamp too high for retrieval which may prevent swarm capture but we will come place a bait hive.
Colony Removals
Free
Honeybees often take up residence inside of walls of buildings. This is a major problem for the property owner. Unlike yellowjackets and other wasps, honeybees live year round and will continue to occupy a nest site for years. Exterminators will kill the colony but the dead bees and larvae will rot and the honey will ferment making a mess inside of your walls.
We provide colony relocation service via cut-outs. This often requires removing siding, fascia, sheetrock, etc. to gain access to the colony. Homeowner is responsible for repairs after cut-out.
On-Site Services
Fees may apply
Many locations from public gardens to apple orchards can benefit from having honyebee colonies located on-site.
We can manage your colonies or bring new hives to your location for year round management.
Please understand that frequent access is required to maintain healthy colonies.