About Us
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Our Bee Story
We first got into beekeeping back in 2008 when our three kids were young and life was busy. We moved back to the St. Louis area after Mike got out of the military in 2005. Mike had an interest in bees since his dad raised them when he was growing up.
We started with a few hives on our deck and while our youngest was napping, I would go out on the deck and read for my college classes, just hanging out with the bees. I was surprised by how calm they were and how close I could be to them. We enjoyed the bees and had a strong desire to increase and restore the honey bee populations. We learned all we could about bees and our knowledge increased with experience over time.
The few hives grew to a few more pretty quickly and we kept the bees on property not far from home. We were always thinking of more places we could put bees, and now we have multiple spots where we keep them. They are lots of work but it is rewarding! We have rescued many swarms and rehomed them, removed bees from some funny places in homes or even from a mausoleum. Bees are so productive and are so beneficial for our food system. More bees also equals more bee products such as honey, beeswax, propolis and pollen. I hope to create products that are beneficial to consumers and will help improve their lifestyle.
Life is much sweeter with bees!
What We Do
Hello, we are a small veteran owned bee business located about 25 mile south of St. Louis Missouri. We have several bee colonies in the area including Arnold, Imperial, Barnhart, House Springs, and St. Charles. We are proud to use chemical-free beekeeping practices in our apiaries. Our honey is pure, raw and local. We sell nucs, queens, and offer swarm removals, hive rentals for pollination and bee services. We also also use honey and beeswax in many of the skincare products that we sell.
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- Nina and Mike Hickerson
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Artisan Soapmaking: Handcrafted, Natural and Sustainable Bars
Our soap is handmade and made in small batches. Many natural ingredients are used including honey, organic coconut milk, beeswax, fine clays, activated charcoal powder, essential oils, colloidal oatmeal, etc. The soaps are palm free and are made with high-quality vegetable oils such as olive, coconut, avocado or sweet almond and castor oils, along with a high amount of butters including shea, kokum, sal, mango or cocoa butters.
Bee-Inspired Handmade Lotions for Luxurious Skincare
The lotion contains beeswax and honey and is so nice for your skin! I have been making soap since 2016 and enjoy the uniqueness each bar has even when I make the same kind again. I would love to share my products with you!
Nature's Best for Your Skin: The Finest Ingredients in Our Handcrafted Products
At Ozark Honey Bee Farm, we believe in using only the finest natural ingredients to create our handcrafted products. That's why we source high-quality shea butter, mango butter, cocoa butter, avocado oil, and beeswax for all of our products. These ingredients are known for their nourishing, moisturizing, and protective properties, and work together to leave your skin feeling soft, supple, and healthy. We're committed to creating products that are gentle on your skin and kind to the environment, and we're proud to offer you the best of nature in every container.
Bee Services
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Looking To Purchase Bees?
Are you looking to get into beekeeping and starting your own hive?
Investing in bees is not only a rewarding hobby, but also a vital step in supporting our ecosystem and food supply. We're proud to offer high-quality bees and exceptional customer service, and we look forward to helping you on your beekeeping journey.
We are currently sold out of Spring 2024 nucs!
We start taking deposits again in Jan 2025.
Looking For Swam Removal?
Are you looking to have a hive removed from your property?
We're committed to protecting and preserving bee populations in the Jefferson County and South St. Louis County areas. That's why we're proud to offer free swarm removal services to help relocate unwanted bee colonies and keep them safe and healthy. If you spot a swarm of bees on your property, don't panic! Contact us and we'll be happy to come and safely remove the bees, relocating them to a new hive where they can thrive and continue to pollinate our environment.