Frequently Asked Questions
More and more individuals, schools and businesses are hosting a BeesMAX urban honey bee hotel to support the UK honey bee population and the UK-wide research as part of our rewilding scheme.
A. Deciding whether you can host, adopt or share comes down to your location and your budget.
HOSTING A HIVE is when you pay for an exclusive hive that is located on your site. We will do a site survey to ensure the hive is in the best location, and we will fully manage the hive on your behalf.
ADOPTING A HIVE is when you financial support a hive that is located away from your site. Perhaps you do not have the appropriate space or the environment is not best suited. We have many locations around the UK (typically schools, National Trust land and country estates) that have been donated to us for the purpose of hosting hives for businesses, schools and individuals.
SHARING A HIVE is where individuals can contribute towards a colony’s upkeep. A few people jointly supporting their own hive that we host for you. You can visit your hive and see your colony, knowing your contribution to the BeesMax project is making a difference.
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A. BeesMax will carry out a comprehensive site survey at your location and will discuss the best options for you.
A. As little or as much as you wish. BeesMax will fully manage your hive(s) but you do have the option of learning about hive management and developing your skills. You can also engage your employees if on a business location; great for CSR too. Ask us for more details.
A. Not to worry. We’d love your support and we can put your hive at locations around the UK on land already donated to us for use with our BeesMax project. You can also opt for the online data service to keep up to date with activity in your remote hive.
The BeesMAX Urban Rewilding Scheme rehomes honey bees into UK homes, businesses and schools. Our unique urban honey bee hotels work in the same way as you would install a bird or bat box.
We hope you are able to join us in the Rewilding Scheme. Just drop us a message and we will get back to you with details. And please do let us know if you have any questions at all.