Bring Your Space to Life with Urban Bees

From vibrant Saint Petersburg rooftops to serene backyard gardens, Deborah Diana Daugherty makes urban beekeeping simple, safe, and sustainable. Partner with us to support local ecology, enhance your outdoor space, and enjoy the unparalleled reward of your very own hyper-local honey.

We provide comprehensive, turn-key urban beekeeping solutions, from initial site assessment and natural hive installation to ongoing chemical-free maintenance. Experience the magic of beekeeping without the effort, and connect deeply with nature right where you live or work.

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Our Dedicated Beekeeping Services

Our experts begin with a thorough site assessment, ensuring optimal hive placement for bee health and community safety in your Saint Petersburg location. We then carefully install premium, locally-sourced equipment, complete with gentle, naturally resilient bee colonies. Our setup guarantees a strong, healthy start for your urban apiary.

We handle all aspects of hive care with regular, non-invasive visits. Our natural approach prioritizes bee well-being, inspecting for queen health, disease prevention, pest management without chemicals, and ensuring the colony has ample space to thrive. You enjoy the presence of bees; we handle their meticulous care.

Experience the sweet reward of your own personal honey. We manage the entire harvesting process with utmost care, extracting the raw honey from your hive. We can filter it minimally for a truly natural, unfiltered product or process it to your preference, bottling it beautifully for you to savor and share.

For existing beekeepers or those contemplating a DIY approach, our personalized consultations offer expert guidance. Whether you need troubleshooting for a specific hive issue, advice on sustainable practices, or assistance getting started, Deborah provides tailored insights to foster your beekeeping success.

Our Simple 4-Step Journey to Your Urban Hive

Step 1: Consultation

We discuss your vision and meticulously assess your Saint Petersburg property for optimal hive suitability and safety.

Step 2: Installation

We deliver and expertly install a complete, handcrafted hive with a vibrant, gentle bee colony perfectly adapted to our local Florida environment.

Step 3: Management

Our team conducts regular, natural hive inspections and performs all necessary maintenance, ensuring your bees are healthy and productive year-round.

Step 4: Harvest

Enjoy the unparalleled taste of your own freshly harvested, raw honey. We carefully collect and prepare it for you to experience pure Saint Petersburg sweetness.

Why Host an Urban Hive with Deborah Diana Daugherty?

Support Vital Pollinators

Contribute directly to the health of our local ecosystem by providing a safe haven for bees, enhancing biodiversity across Saint Petersburg.

Enjoy Hyper-Local Honey

Savor the distinct, raw flavor of honey harvested right from your own space – a true taste of your Saint Petersburg neighborhood.

A Captivating Educational Experience

Observe the intricate world of bees firsthand. A fascinating natural process for families, employees, or guests to learn from and enjoy.

Enhance Your Green Credentials

Showcase a visible commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship, boosting your home or business's eco-conscious profile.

Our Flourishing Hives Across Saint Petersburg

A healthy beehive thriving on a commercial rooftop with the Saint Petersburg skyline visible in the background, showcasing urban beekeeping.
Rooftop apiary overlooking downtown St. Pete.
Close-up of a wooden beehive frame covered in busy bees, with visible honey cells and developing brood, showing a thriving colony.
A vibrant colony, hard at work.
Deborah Diana Daugherty, wearing protective gear, gently inspecting a beehive in a lush, green residential backyard in Saint Petersburg.
Expert care in a residential setting.
A modern, aesthetically pleasing beehive neatly integrated onto a spacious urban balcony, surrounded by potted plants, demonstrating city beekeeping.
Designed for modern urban living.
Several jars of freshly harvested, golden raw honey placed carefully next to a beehive, symbolizing the sweet reward of urban beekeeping.
From hive to jar, pure Saint Petersburg honey.

Common Questions About Urban Beekeeping

Absolutely. We exclusively use gentle, locally-adapted bee breeds known for their docile nature. Our expert placement and ongoing management minimize interaction with people, ensuring a safe and harmonious co-existence in your urban space. We prioritize public safety as much as bee health.

Less than you might think! A typical Langstroth hive requires roughly a 2x3 foot footprint. What's more important than sheer size is a location that offers morning sun, afternoon shade, and is relatively undisturbed. We conduct a detailed site assessment to determine the best spot for your specific property, be it a rooftop, balcony, or backyard.

While bees are generally gentle, stings can happen if they feel threatened or if accidentally stepped on. Our goal is to minimize this risk by selecting appropriate hive locations and providing docile bee breeds. During our maintenance visits, we wear protective gear, and we advise clients to observe from a respectful distance. For most urban hosts, stings are a very rare occurrence.

Honey yield varies significantly based on factors like colony strength, local floral availability in Saint Petersburg, and weather conditions. A healthy urban hive can typically produce anywhere from 20 to 60 pounds of surplus honey per year. We ensure the bees have enough for themselves before harvesting any for you.

Saint Petersburg, like many progressive cities, has embraced urban beekeeping. We are well-versed in all local ordinances and guidelines for Beekeeping in Pinellas County and St. Petersburg city limits. We'll guide you through any requirements, ensuring your hive installation and operation fully comply with all regulations, making the process seamless for you.