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Our Services

Backyard Hive Rental

Why Rent a Backyard Beehive?

  1. Support Local Pollinators
    A professionally managed hive boosts pollination and strengthens your local food systems.

  2. Professional Care, No Maintenance
    Your hive is professionally managed year-round, removing stress and the need for beekeeping experience.

  3. Meaningful Connection to Nature
    Experience pollinators up close and gain a deeper appreciation for bees and food systems.

    • Rental of a healthy colony of bees

    • Rental of a complete Langstroth hive setup

    • All required Varrora Mite treatments

    • Supplemental feed as needed

    • 13+ regularly scheduled inspections by an expert beekeeper

    • Detailed inspection summaries

    • Backyard/property assessment for beehive suitability

    • 30% of honey made by the colony

    • Discounts on additional honey and group classes including Beekeeping 101

    • Liability insurance

  • The backyard beehive rental is an annual service priced at $1,500, billed once per year.

    This is a recurring yearly cost for clients who choose to continue the program. The pricing reflects the ongoing, specialized care required to maintain a healthy hive throughout all four seasons, as well as the equipment, time, and expertise involved.

  • Beekeeping Mentorship: Join all scheduled inspections to learn beekeeping, $720 annually

    Honey Extraction Experience: The Extraction process comes to you! You will learn how to extract, filter and jar your own honey with Bee Joyfarm provided equipment in your kitchen or garage, $500

  • When will bees arrive to my property? New bees are typically installed Early May - June. This is nature dependent.

    What happens before bee arrive? Your property analysis will occur first, then it’s time to get to work on preparing the space for the bees by clearing space, landscaping if needed etc. Equipment will also be delivered and set up prior to bees arriving.

    More FAQ are upcoming.

Hive Inspection Support

How can Bee Joyfarm help at your hive inspections?

  1. Expert Eyes When It Matters Most
    Get experienced insight to assess hive health, behavior, and seasonal needs with confidence.

  2. Clear Guidance, Not Guesswork
    Understand what you’re seeing inside the hive and what actions, if any, are needed next.

  3. Support That Builds Beekeeper Confidence
    Leave the inspection feeling informed, reassured, and better prepared to care for your bees.

    • Full hive inspection and health assessment

    • Queen status check (presence, laying pattern, brood quality)

    • Identification of pests, diseases, or stress indicators

    • Seasonal guidance (feeding, adding/removing boxes, swarm prevention)

    • Hands-on support during the inspection, with explanations as we go

    • Answers to your beekeeping questions specific to your hive

    • Actionable next steps and recommendations after the visit

    • General liability insurance

  • Our hive inspection support visits are designed to guide and assist you in maintaining healthy, thriving bees.

    • First Hour: $120

    • Additional Hours: $40 per hour

    This pricing ensures you get dedicated, hands-on support for as long as you need.

    • Recommended Treatment

    • Supplemental Feed

    • Small Beekeeping Tools

    Market Rate and based on availability

  • When will bees arrive to my property? New bees are typically installed Early May - June. This is nature dependent.

    What happens before bee arrive? Your property analysis will occur first, then it’s time to get to work on preparing the space for the bees by clearing space, landscaping if needed etc. Equipment will also be delivered and set up prior to bees arriving.

    What areas do you service? The Denver Metro Area. Golden to Aurora, Boulder to Parker.

    More FAQ are upcoming.

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