Resources

Do you have unwanted honey bees on your property? These beekeepers will take those bees away.

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Our online, constantly updated list of useful links and reading suggestions for beekeepers.

WillBees maintains three Education Boxes that are freely available for our members who want to present bee-related topics.

Members can rent our club honey extractor.

We have curated a collection of over 175 books, videos, and wax molds that are available for active members to borrow. Search and browse all items, reserve in advance.

Check our notes regarding which villages and towns in Will County allow beekeeping.

An infographic featuring interesting stats and tips such as the reasons behind CCD syndrome, how to prevent it, and how to label your honey jar.

Facts and figures about the state of honeybees in the US today.

Pollinator Partnership's mission is to promote the health of pollinators, critical to food and ecosystems, through conservation, education, and research.

Links at the top of the page will provide you with the rules and apiary registration form.

This document is a starter for making your own contract between a beekeeper and a property owner related to performing cut-outs, bee removal, and other services. This document was not crafted by a lawyer and may not be suitable for all locations or purposes. It is not legal advice.

Offers custom or pre-made generic marketing items including labels, logos, packaging, brochures, and the like.

Insurance for selling honey or bee related products starting at $250 a year. Ask for Bill. I'm also a member of Will Bees

Phone: 815-254-7900
Email: Bill@parinsurance.com

Address:
PAR Insurance Services
14722 S Naperville Rd
Suite 116
Plainfield, IL 60544

Free site for hive record keeping for computer /phone. Can use QKR code on hive to fill out inspection form on site. Other features includes local beekeepers on map.

Manufacturer and supplier of beekeeping equipment in Lockport, IL. 10 and 8 frame equipment, assembled and unassembled

Phone: 815-600-9633

Address:
17755 S Gougar Rd
Lockport, IL 60441

Minooka, IL. 815-521-9116. Owned by Dave Meyer (WillBees member), Meyer Bees is a Mann Lake authorized dealer and stocks a complete line of beekeeping supplies at their Minooka warehouse - woodenware, wax and plastic foundation, tools, suits, feed items, treatments, bottling supplies, etc. Local honey, package bees, nucs and queens also available. There is a showroom onsite for browsing / purchasing products.

Phone: 815-521-9116

Address:
2021 Holt Road
Minooka, IL 60447

Find local woodenware and bee equipment producers.

Register your apiaries and avoid pesticide sprays in your bee yards.

The History of Beekeeping, An Introduction to Beekeeping, Choosing and Setting up a Beehive, How to Start Beekeeping, Collecting Honey from your Beehive, Storing and Selling Honey, How to Protect your Beehive from Pests and Diseases, Local Rules and Regulations, Useful Links

What to plant and when? Simply enter the date when you anticipate frost in your garden. Indicate whether you'll be using a season extender such as row cover.

WillBees member Mike Rusnak operates a beekeepers mentoring program that meets at 12:30pm on the first Sunday of each month. The location is the Plum Creek Nature Center in the Goodenow Grove Forest Preserve of Will County. There is an observation hive at the nature center. There is no cost, and no set agenda. Beekeepers and those interested in beekeeping gather to exchange ideas in an open forum. (East of 394 between Beecher and Crete)

A description of the types of honeybees and the distinctions between them.

A breakdown of some of the ways beeswax can be used.

All beekeepers should remain vigilant to detect high Varroa mite levels and be prepared to take timely action in order to reduce mite loads. Effective mite control will reduce colony losses and avoid potential spread of infectious disease among colonies.

A method to count mites using an alcohol wash.

A comprehensive visual guide to common flying stinging insects and their place in the world.

Presentation and instructions for a very simple mead (honey wine) using commonly available equipment.

Visit this Urbana-Champaign pollination exhibit and support it with your donation.