Have a Swarm?

If you see a cluster of bees like the one in the picture, or bees flying in and out of a hole in a tree, house, or other structure, please CLICK HERE to report it. A Davidson County beekeeper will be notified for assistance.

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3rd Monday of the month
(no meeting Sept. and Dec.)

Davidson County Ag Center
301 E. Center St, Lexington, NC
enter at rear of building

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Queen Colors

Queen Colors for 2011 - 2020

Learn more about queen colors

There is a set of 5 standard colors that are used to identify the queen’s year of marking.

  • White represents years ending in 1 or 6
  • Yellow represents years ending in 2 or 7
  • Red represents years ending in 3 or 8
  • Green represents years ending in 4 or 9
  • Blue represents years ending in 5 or zero

This saying will help you remember the colors and the years they represent: Will You Raise Good Bees