Have an interest in keeping bees but not sure where to start? Or perhaps you have some hives of your own and need one-on-one assistance? Onyx is here to help you with all of your bee related needs!

Consultation Topics:

• Educational Presentations (for schools, conferences, etc)

• Set up Seasonal Management Plan

• Sustainable & Ethical Pollination Models

• Hive Set Up (assembly, painting, placement)

• Alternative Hive Styles & Rewilding Practices

• Bee Installation (packages, nucs, swarms)

• Swarm Collection

• Feeding

• Pest Prevention (mice, ants, yellow jackets, etc)

• Regular Maintenance Inspection

• Troubleshooting & Hive Diagnostics

• Combining Hives

• Honey Harvest

• Winterizing

• Hive Autopsy

• Planting for Pollinators & Pollinator Habitat

• Bumblebee Rescue/Removal

Consultations are $100 per hr. Gas/mileage may be charged outside of the Portland area. Sessions can be arranged via phone or video chat if needed.