I wanted to thank you again for those two virgin queens last summer. They’ve done great! Both are still alive, and I even ended up with 13 queens from one of them—it turned out to be a pretty successful season.
I was telling a friend about your nucs and suggested he consider getting some from you. I’m also planning to pick up at least one for myself.
John W, Wauconda IL
"Having John as my beekeeping mentor was great. Despite his busy schedule, he always promptly answered my questions and provided guidance. The bees were healthy from day one, actively collecting pollen. Remarkably, they survived the challenges of our Midwestern winter, despite it being my first year beekeeping."
Rob N, McHenry IL
Unfortunately, Rob's bees died in the summer as a result of pesticides at his location so he's decided to not keep bees for for the time being. It was a tough choice because he really enjoyed them. Thanks Rob!
"John was instrumental in getting me started in beekeeping. And what truly sets John apart is his ongoing support. Even after purchasing bees, his mentorship continued to be an invaluable resource. Whether it is troubleshooting hive issues or just a question about bees, he is always just a phone call away. He prioritizes the health and well-being of his bees, offering only the highest quality, disease-free colonies as well as VSH Queens. I highly recommend him and his bees to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and supportive supplier/mentor in the world of beekeeping."
Dylan H, Harvard IL
Thanks Dylan! It's great to share successful beekeeping practices and meeting fine people in the process.
”Overwintered NUC'S, queens that have been bred for varroa resistance make John a great choice for your bee packages! The best part is that John is always willing to help and give advice!”
Tom M, Antioch IL
Tom, it's been a pleasure. It's so rewarding to see you successfully get your bees through winter! It's given you the confidence to move forward and expand your apiary. That's pretty special!
"As a new beekeeper my first bees came from Big Bub's Bees. Once they were moved to their new home, they quickly outgrew a single full box and ended up filling two full boxes and even underwent a split before winter.
Big Bub's has been very helpful in explaining the process of beekeeping and has guided me through the many questions I have had."
Mitch T, Rockford IL
Thanks Mitch! First year overwintering success and you even did a split! And look at that honey!!! Fantastic!!!
I got some bees from you this spring. Just wanted to share they are doing great, no I haven’t killed them , even got a split out of them. I wanted to share just got done with my inspection and got lucky. Saw a worker in the middle of capped brood, finishing pulling off cap and another pulling out larvae. I assume they removing because of mites because I have shown no signs of any disease and a testament to why my mite counts have been extremely low through 3 alcohol tests since August. Your bees are awesome, thanks again. Have a great day
Chip H, Elgin IL
The bees I got from you in June are doing superb! Very active and efficient. I was able to extract one full super from that colony in October. They have plenty left for themselves for winter. Thank you for a fantastic nuc!
Greg W, Prospect Heights IL
