Resources

Here you will find links to sites with information and services which could be helpful with your beekeeping.

• • • To report a found bee swarm in Beaufort County, please call 252-946-0111. • • •

North Carolina

  • North Carolina State Beekeepers Association
    The NCSBA website has a wealth of information regarding all aspects of beekeeping for every beekeeper in North Carolina.

  • Apiary Inspection
    Apiary Inspection services are provided by the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (NCDA&CS), Plant Industry Division, Plant Protection Section, Apiary Services.
    Beaufort County is in Area 6 of North Carolina, and is served by Inspector Adolphus Leonard. (252) 916-3444 Adolphus.Leonard@ncagr.gov

Honey Bee Information

Mentorship

When you are first starting out as a beekeeper, the breadth and depth of information and knowledge about honey bees and beekeeping could become overwhelming. Thankfully, this is a strong and helpful community that will step up to help guide the new beekeeper on their beekeeping journey.

If you are looking to become a beekeeper in Beaufort County and would like someone to work with you as a mentor, then please complete this following form so that we can help connect you with a nearby beekeeper.

Local Beekeepers

Here is a list of websites for some of our local beekeepers…

Plant Blooming Calendar For Our Area