Philadelphia Bee Co.

Home
United States
Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Bee Co.

The Philadelphia Bee Co. is a beekeeping operation based in Philadelphia. Philadelphia has a long history of beekeeping. L.L.

Langstroth, the “Father of American Beekeeping” and inventor of the modern beehive, was a Philadelphia man. continues this proud tradition by maintaining apiaries within the City of Brotherly Love. The company’s founder, Don Shump, has been raising bees since 2007 and manages hives across all regions of Philadelphia.

11/03/2026

A Message From the Birthplace of America and Modern Beekeeping

10/30/2026

EDUCATION: Days before Halloween and still finding bees. This beauty landed on the truck while at a stop light near Harriton House

Suspected ID: Augochlora Pura

10/27/2026

SAVE THE ACADEMY: The interactions in these specific clips were stunning.

The bottom line is this:

The Academy of Natural Sciences can be saved.

The Academy Board and Drexel University need to allow it.

10/26/2026

10/21/2026

REMOVAL UPDATE: Geared Up

Examining ways to prevent road rash and stings

10/14/2026

REMOVAL UPDATE: Double Your Fun

Bonus wasps! Thought we had a nest with an escape hatch but turns out it was a different species.

10/09/2026

REMOVAL UPDATE: Getting Late

We don't see a lot of swarms this time of year but they do happen!

10/08/2026

REMOVAL UPDATE: Sitting on the Porch

Nasty surprise for a gardener who kicked up a YJ nest that took over their planter bag.

10/07/2026

REMOVAL UPDATE: Hidden Bloom

Inspection for potential wasp nest with a plethora of stinging insects...

10/02/2026

REMOVAL UPDATE: Lawn care

YJ removal from residential front lawn

Address

Philadelphia, PA
19124

Website

http://www.philadelphiabee.com/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Philadelphia Bee Co. posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.