Author Archives: Dave Strickler

Tomorrow morning, I drive to Jamaica Plain, pick up 10,000 bees in a box, and drive them for two hours to Cape Cod. 10,000 stinging insects, with enough venom to kill several horses, confined in my SUV, with me. What could go wrong?

The roving bear saga on Cape Cod has ended, and a lot of beekeepers are breathing a sigh of relief. The bear was “darted” last night, and brought to western Massachusetts where it was released into the woods.   Just in time, as my bees arrive tomorrow!  

“Will you get stung”? I get asked that question all the time, and of course the answer is “eventually, yes”. But before you recoil at the thought, and fear for your own safely, remember that honey bees are very gentle insects. Unless you are a plant, they have no interest in even being near you … Continue reading »

On Wednesday, June 13, 2012, I will drive outside of Boston, pick up 10,000 bees, put them in the back of my SUV, and drive almost 2 hours down into Cape Cod. Ten thousand stinging insects and me… In a car… Stuck in traffic at the Sagamore bridge. What could go wrong? With any luck, … Continue reading »

Thank you Victoria, my friend who rekindled my curiosity in this crazy hobby (OK, OK, obsession). Without your invitation, I’m not sure I would have started what it sure to be an incredible journey.

A new toy and a new suit. What more could a boy asked for? Perhaps instructions on how be a beekeeper…