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The services we provide
Bee Hive Hands-On Personal Mentoring in Our Apiary
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Personalized & Private Sessions
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One-on-one or private small group (up to 6 people)
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No other beekeepers scheduled during your time
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Hands-On Hive Experience
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Inspect a live hive in the backyard Griffin apiary
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Explore worker bees, pollen, honey, drones, eggs, larvae—and maybe the queen!
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Get that perfect photo holding a frame of bees
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Educational Topics Covered
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Seasonal beekeeping expectations
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Varroa mite management
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Dealing with hive intruders like wax moths and beetles
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How to properly light and use a smoker
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Tips for expanding your apiary
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Flexible & Accessible
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Classes available in 30-minute increments (1-hour minimum)
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Bee suits and gloves provided (youth to XXL sizes)
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Hive Mentoring in Your Apiary
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On-Site Beekeeping Assistance
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Personalized help delivered right to your apiary
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Troubleshoot specific issues with your hives
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Receive expert diagnosis and tailored solutions
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Get feedback on your beekeeping style and techniques
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Build confidence in your beekeeping journey
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Flexible & Supportive
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Ideal for beginners or beekeepers facing challenges
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Casual, conversational, and educational
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Designed to meet your unique needs
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Base Rate
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$95 for the first hour (minimum)
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Local Travel Included
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No additional charge for locations within 10 miles of Griffin, GA
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Travel Fee Beyond 10 Miles
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$2 per mile (one-way only) beyond the first 10 miles
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Example: 20 miles from Griffin = $95 + $20 (10 extra miles × $2)
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The return trip is not charged
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Additional Time
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$37.50 for each additional 30 minutes
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On a Mission to Save the Bees!
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Responsibly rehoming honey bee swarms, ensuring they thrive in safe and nurturing environments.
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Focused on protecting and preserving healthy bee populations
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What We Can Do
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Relocate visible swarms of honey bees found in open spaces (e.g., tree branches, fences, bushes)
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Quick, humane, and eco-friendly removal whenever possible
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What We Don’t Do
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No removals from hidden or enclosed locations (e.g., inside walls, attics, sheds, or other structures)
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Swarm must be clearly accessible and identifiable as honey bees
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Important Notes
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Free service is limited to a 15-mile radius from Griffin, GA. Longer distances available for a nominal travel charge.
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While we try to respond to every request, a response is not guaranteed
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Let’s Work Together to Protect Our Pollinators! 🐝
Need help with something else?
Hive Inspection
A routine hive inspection is essential to every good beekeeper. During a hive inspection, a beekeeper can find out how well the bees are doing and if any action is needed. We can help with your inspection and advise on the next steps, and show you how to do your own inspection.
About Pop Pops Apiaries
Welcome to Pop Pop's Apiaries LLC! Founded in 2020, our family-owned business blossomed from a hobby into a delightful small venture dedicated to bringing you the finest local honey that you’ll absolutely love!
Every bottle of our honey is a labor of love, flowing straight from our hives to your table. Packed with healthful bee pollen, micronutrients, and antioxidants, it's not just delicious—it's good for you too! Join us in celebrating the world of honey bees and discover more about our vision, mission, and exciting activities on our site!
At Pop Pop's Apiaries, we’re thrilled to provide you with healthy, vibrant Queens and Nucleus (nuc) colonies. Our exceptional service ensures you leave with easy-to-follow instructions, so you can confidently care for your new bees! Plus, we offer premium beeswax for all your beekeeping and crafting adventures. Our passion for beekeeping drives us to help you become a successful beekeeper!