Beekeeping FAQ – Common Questions & Answers

We try to reconcile the work carried out in the apiary with the service of people visiting us. Therefore, you should always arrange your arrival in advance by phone (+48 666 692 624) or email (polskakompaniapszczelarska@gmail.com).

How to get to us?

There are several roads leading to our apiary. However, due to the distance from the main road and the unpaved surface, access by car other than an SUV may be difficult. We always provide information to our Guests where they can leave their cars safely. We also provide assistance in reaching us. If you have a car with a low suspension, we will come to you at a place where you can park safely.

If you decide (for various reasons) that you no longer want to have bees, we will take care of their future. All possible scenarios for ending cooperation with Polska Kompania Pszczelarska are described in the contract that you sign at the very beginning of the investment.

Despite the fact that the hive and bees are in our apiary, they are your property. Therefore, you can move them at any time to another place, e.g. closer to your place of residence. We will be happy to help you with this and will make every effort to ensure that the change of location is safe and does not negatively affect the condition of your bee family.

Yes, after each completed course we issue a commemorative certificate of completion. Our apiary is not listed in the Register of Schools and Institutions, therefore we cannot issue a certificate of course completion based on § 22 paragraph 3 and paragraph 4 of the Regulation of the Minister of National Education of March 19, 2019 on continuing education in extracurricular forms (Journal of Laws item 652).

A friendly atmosphere during the courses we organize is very important to us. That is why we do not organize any exams. Instead, we provide course materials that include quizzes to test the knowledge acquired.

You don’t need anything except willingness and a positive attitude. On site, you will receive everything you need to safely interact with bees. We have a wide range of protective clothing, so you will definitely be able to find the right size and level of protection for you.

We meet the expectations and needs of our Clients. Of course, we are able to prepare an individual course, taking into account the current knowledge, possible experience and needs of the Course Participant. If you are interested in taking a “tailor-made” course, please contact us by phone or email. We will make a valuation and possibly set a date convenient for both parties.

Yes, it is possible to buy honey, bee bread, pollen or propolis on site. However, we are not an apiary focused on production. Moreover, due to the relatively difficult access to our apiary and the training we conduct, please contact us each time in advance by phone or email. We will then arrange a convenient date for everyone to visit us.

Can I buy bee nucleus from you?

We offer the possibility of purchasing a healthy, strong bee nucleus. The frames contain, of course, the appropriate amount of food and young bees with brood and the queen. They can only be collected in person after prior arrangement whether we will hand over the bees in a “transport vehicle” or populate your previously purchased/delivered hive with them. We do not send bee nuclei by courier! We always arrange a convenient date by phone or e-mail, so that it is safe for the bee family.

If you are just starting your adventure with beekeeping, we recommend that you buy a nuc in the spring or early summer. This way, you will be able to observe how your family gradually gains strength for next year’s honey harvest. If you have no experience with bees, we advise against buying bees just before wintering. It is safer to take over bees that have survived winters under the supervision of a more experienced beekeeper.

Yes, our offer could not be complete without elegant vouchers, which are an extraordinary gift idea for family members or friends who want to expand their knowledge of beekeeping. They are printed by us on decorative paper and placed in a stylish envelope. However, if you are looking for a last-minute gift, we can provide you with a PDF file that you can print yourself.

We are aware that the proposed course date will not always be suitable for the person receiving our voucher. Therefore, in addition to the possibility of buying a course with an assigned date, we also offer the possibility of buying a cash voucher, which the person receiving the voucher will be able to use to choose the right course for them.

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