Did you know….

  • A typical beehive has around 40,000 to 60,000 bees
  • Queen bees mate over a few short days, then spend the rest of their days laying eggs
  • Drone bees (males) only purpose is to mate with the queen bee – then die
  • Worker bees (females) face the same fate when they sting – normally instant death!
  • Worker bees generally live around 30 days – unless they are born at the onset of winter, in which case they might last through till spring
  • A single bee can produce about 1/12th of a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime
  • Drones won’t sting you – they have no stinger

Spring Preorder Supplies

Pro Sweet Liquid Feed 

Unlike sugar water, Pro-Sweet has both binomial (like nectar) and Monomial sugars (like honey). Helps the bees to put on weight. Pro-Sweet won’t crystallize or ferment like sugar water.

Pollen Patties

Increased brood production. Healthier stronger bees. No animal by-products. A complete amino acid profile. Beneficial vitamins, lipids and minerals. Ready to feed when you need it. Highest protein content available.


If you are interested in learning more about the West Metro Bee Club, you are welcome to join them for one of their monthly meetings. Bee Club meetings are held at Otten Bros. Garden Center the third Thursday of every month starting at 6pm. You can also drop an email by filling out the form below.

Thank you for your interest in beekeeping,
The West Metro Bee Club Team


Club President:
Kevin Moxness
WMBC.Pres@gmail.com

Club Vice-President:
Becky Winkels
bwinkels1004@gmail.com

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