BeeWeaver Honey Farm — Attraction in Navasota

Over the past 5 years I've purchased queens from several queen breeders -- large (Olivarez, Heitkams) as well as smaller local queen breeders making production queens from VP Queens artificially inseminated breeder queens. The queens I got from BeeWeaver several years ago had by far the most aggressive bees I've ever encountered. They would become defensive as soon as you stepped out of the house 100 yards away, start dive bombing your head to chase you back inside, and if you lingered outside, would sting totally unprovoked. The workers were crazy and would start running around the hive as soon as you cracked the inner cover. Impossible to inspect. I and a master beekeeper had to re-queen because the bees were so aggressive. We got stung multiple times through our suits and had to put towels under the suits around our necks and shoulders for added protection. The workers were so aggressive it was impossible to re-queen and the hives were lost. When I contacted BeeWeaver about whether the bees were Africanized they denied it and refused to refund me. However, videos at that time on their website should have been a clue since it showed all their beekeepers totally suited up to work their bees. I'm glad to see that they're finally acknowledging that their bees may be Africanized. It was a horrible experience and a tremendous liability unless you live miles away from...

Pesticide-free bee farm, one of the few in the country. Of course you can buy honey (theirs, which is delicious, as well as others'), but you can also buy beekeeping supplies, bees, AND queens ($37.50 each). The gift shop has the usual bee-related items, food, jewelry, knickknacks, etc. It's a small operation, definitely out of the way, but worth a visit for the young ones, because they have three living, working beehives INSIDE the store, with glass sides so you can see the worker bees tending to the babies, building new comb, storing honey into cells in the comb, and covering full cells with a thin layer of wax. The bees get into these inside hives through an opening to the outside of the building (see pictures). Public tours are Friday at 3:15 and Saturday at 11:15, and are well worth the visit just for that. Be sure to allow extra time and arrive early, since this place is off a backroad off of TX 6. Honey prices are half of what you pay elsewhere (and a fourth if what you have to pay in a...

“Amazing Experience Buying Bees!”

I recently purchased bees from Bee Weaver Honey Farm, and the process was fantastic from start to finish! The staff was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, answering all my questions about caring for my new bees and ensuring I had the right setup for success.

The ordering process online was smooth, and I appreciated the clear instructions on pickup and transportation. The bees themselves were in excellent health and very active when I received them, which speaks to the quality and care Bee Weaver puts into their work.

As a first-time beekeeper, I was a bit nervous, but their guidance and resources gave me the confidence I needed to get started. The experience has been rewarding, and my bees are thriving!

I highly recommend Bee Weaver Honey Farm to anyone looking to purchase bees, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced beekeeper. Their expertise and customer care are unmatched. I’ll definitely return for more supplies and support...