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Overwintered Illinois Nucs Available Here

PACKAGE BEE  Pickup Update:  No changes to report. Pick up date remains 4/25/20, but we will be (most likely) going to a curb side pick up only. That means the store will most likely remain closed so order your equipment NOW. Keep watching this update, and only come to get bees when you see the "all clear signal".

NUC Pickup Update: We will call you when nucs are ready for pickup. 

 Keeping bees alive is much easier when you take our
Online Ultimate Beekeeping Course at 50% Off!

All our online courses are 50% off in response to the coronavirus. We are assisting beekeepers who may have had their group classes canceled. Now take the beekeeping class of your choice from the comfort of your how, at your pace, in private according to your schedule. 

Current Phone support hours are Tues- Fri 10am - 4pm| Sat 10am - Noon CT 217-427-2678

Email support: longlanehoneybees@gmail.com

Want to pick up? Call first for available hours and to allow us time to get an order ready for you. 10% discount when you pick up woodenware. 

Beekeeping Coaching Available here!  David Burns, Certified Master Beekeeper, with 24 years experience, can help you by phone or email or through his online classes.  Click here for more info   

Do you live too far away to take our classes? Can't get away? Enjoy our ONLINE Beekeeping Courses from the comfort of your home. Click here for more info

Here's what others are saying about the online classes:

     "I feel I have learned a lot from your online spring management course!  You have done a great job and I look forward to the queen bee course!"     Yasmin, Canada

     "I have finished all lessons from your online beginners course.  Really great and have learned a lot....I plan on continuing with some of your other courses."      Dennis, Georgia

    "Just wanted to let you know that I am thoroughly enjoying the Spring Management online class. I'm gonna add the others soon!"   Dan, Missouri 

    "David is so knowledgeable and teaches to my level as a new beekeeper.  He is also very encouraging. Very much appreciated."  Rick, Illinois 

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MYSTERY PHOTO

Try identifying this mysterious photo. We would like to present a challenge to see who can identify it correctly and provide the most detail in describing the cause, effects on bees and correction and or if it could have been prevented and how. The winner will receive a special love care kit from David and Sheri featuring a new hive tool, two feeding additive packages, a Burns Bees Feeding System and a FREE copy of David & Sheri's new beekeeping book when it is released late this summer.

Here's how it works:

Once you think you are sure of your answer, send your answer to longlanehoneybees@gmail.com

The winner will be selected based on the most complete and thorough answer. So do not just say what it is, give possible causes, effect if any on bees, corrective action and if and how it could have been prevented. Good Luck!

We are David and Sheri Burns. Beekeeping is a fun hobby. Have you always wanted to be a beekeeper and enjoy your own local honey? Let us help you with all your beekeeping needs. We are located near Fairmount, Illinois about 40 miles east of Champaign/Urbana, Illinois. We carry a full line of supplies and appreciate your business!

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Maybe you lost your hive last winter. It can be confusing trying to figure out why your bees died. Now it's time to learn all you can about getting your bees ready for spring by taking one of our spring classes or by using the Burns Bees Feeding System which is great for spring feeding.