Beekeepers are happy to collect swarms. There is an extensive SWARM LIST of beekeepers in Southwestern Ontario who collect honey bee swarms or remove bees from walls, attics, trees, etc.
If you're not sure if you have bees or another insect see our swarm collection page for identifying photos.
We also have info about swarms --don't be afraid, the bees are house hunting when they swarm and they aren't feeling angry or aggressive. It's actually a planned event for them.
All products are sold via my Etsy shop BeeMagicBeeGifts.
I sell Beeswax Candles, Bee Jewelry, Body Products and Honey. I handmake the products and my precious bees make the honey.
If you live near London, Ontario you can schedule an order pick up to save on shipping costs.
I love to use my aesthetics and training in herbal use to make skincare products using honey and beeswax from my hives.
You will find Info About Bees for all ages. Resource and supply links for Beekeepers and a Powerpoint presentation to use when talking about bees. There are Info and resource links for teachers.
I love to do presentations about Bees for children and adults. I am experienced with doing in person or online presentations. I charge a minimal fee for this service. Contact me if you are interested at barb@beemagic.com
Welcome to the Bee Magic website.
I'm Barbara Lindberg, a hobby beekeeper and crafsperson located in London Ontario Canada. I sell all my products on Etsy.com at BeeMagicBeeGifts.
I enjoy sharing my experiences working with bees and what I've learned about them. Feel free to browse through these pages to learn more about honey bees, gardening for bees and pollinators and what you can do to help. them Are you a teacher looking for lesson plans? If so, there are lesson plans posted as well as activities for children.
Are you thinking about starting a business or hobby in beekeeping? If so, take a look at our Beekeepers link for information to help you get started. I'm happy to answer questions about bees.
Have you just discovered a SWARM of bees in your yard or bees in your attic? See the Swarms Explained page for a description of different types of bees. This will help to identify what insect you're dealing with. See the Swarm Collectors page for a list of beekeepers in Ontario who will remove bees or collect swarms.
We're so glad that you care enough about bees to be interested in finding out about them. Thank you for taking the time to come here for information. I'm happy to answer questions about bees and swarms at barb@beemagic.com.
In 2009, my dad and I officially became beekeepers starting with two hives. Originally I was going to go solo with beekeeping but two weeks prior to getting my first two hives I broke my arm. With no lifting allowed, my Dad stepped in and said he'd help. And he stayed even after getting stung.
Dad, Lorne, passed away in 2020 and we miss him dearly.
I am a certified Esthetician (graduated from Fanshawe College, London ON). I enjoy using my knowledge of skin care to develop body products such as creams, salves, body butter and soap that use beeswax and honey. I do wild foraging for healing plants known to be excellent for skin care and incorporating them into my products. It reminds me of gathering rose petals as a child and making rose water.
I started researching honey bees in 2008, and for many years I've been working on a children's novel about honey bees called Bee Magic Chronicles.
Educating people about bees has always been a priority for me. The more we know the less we are afraid or uncertain about these lovely stinging insects. I post Fun Bee Facts almost every day on the following
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You can read about my adventures and misadventures with the bees on The Bee Journal blog. A second blog that's specifically geared to children is Bee Magic Chronicles for Kids. This is where you can learn about mummified and zombie bees and all the amazing things that bees can do.
Thanks for dropping by!
Barbara