Welcome to the newly revamped Gees Bees website! The new design offers easier navigation, clearer product pages, and improved information on our raw local honey, queen sales, and swarm removal services. You’ll also find dedicated pages for our CBD-infused honey, along with new educational blog posts focused on hive life and beekeeping in Virginia. Explore our fresh look and see how Gees Bees continues to grow.

This week I completed my first winter hive check of 2026 using a FLIR One thermal imaging camera to inspect my honey bee colonies without opening the hive. During cold weather, opening a hive can disrupt the winter cluster and stress the bees. Thermal imaging allows beekeepers to confirm colony survival and locate the heat signature of the cluster without disturbing the hive. In fact, performing a thermal hive inspection in Virginia during winter provides a non-invasive way to monitor colony...

CBD honey combines two simple ingredients people already love—raw honey and hemp-derived CBD—into one easy, great-tasting wellness product. As interest in plant-based wellness continues to grow, CBD-infused honey has become a popular option for people looking to support everyday balance without complicated routines. In this guide, we’ll explain what CBD honey is, how it’s made, and why so many people are adding it to their daily lifestyle. What Is CBD Honey? CBD honey is natural honey that...