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
Honey Bees 101
Scientific information and facts about honey bees
Beaufort County
North Carolina Cooperative Extension - Beaufort County Office
Climate for our area:
Beaufort County NC is in Zone 8a and 8b of the most recent (2023) USDA Plant Hardiness Zone, with the majority of the county lying in Zone 8b due to the coastal environment.
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…
Matthew Hooker, NCHoneybee.com
