Mitch Tynanes
The Bee Keeper
He first became interested in beekeeping as a way to spend more time with his father and encourage him to be more physically active. His father had previously purchased beekeeping equipment but never got started, which sparked his interest in pursuing it together.
Typical harvesting is once a year, between August and October, depending on the honey flow. Hurricanes can make this challenging by damaging flowers and reducing nectar and pollen, sometimes requiring us to provide extra food for the bees. Despite these challenges, the honey harvest is the most rewarding part, especially when we can collect honey while ensuring the bees have enough to thrive.
The most challenging part is dealing with changing weather and managing hives across different apiaries. During difficult conditions, beekeepers may need to provide additional support. The most rewarding part is the honey harvest—being able to collect honey while making sure the bees still have enough of their own reserves to stay healthy.
We educate our community through school visits, working with teachers and staff, and helping clients better understand bees and beekeeping. We also love to buzz up to curious bystanders and enlighten them with knowledge that, hopefully, leaves them with a greater appreciation and understanding of bees.
Once the honey flow is over, we carefully remove the honey-filled frames while making sure the bees have enough honey left for themselves. The frames are then uncapped and placed into a spinner to extract the honey, which is strained and filtered before being bottled. We also reuse the beeswax by melting and cleaning it, then forming it into new foundation to help the bees rebuild their comb.
Because hives naturally require adequate space and resources to thrive, we’re looking to connect with property owners interested in hosting and learning about beekeeping. We’re happy to share our knowledge, help you set up your own hives, and guide you along the way.
All we ask is permission to access the property when needed to care for the hives, with visits arranged with the property owner. Interested? Feel free to contact us!
