Flutter and Buzz
Local Beekeeping in Kinston NC

Bee Emergencies

For Swarms and Structural Cutouts, contact:

Dennis Hatcher
252-560-9318

Karen Mulcahy
252-258-0916

Local Honey Sales

Fresh, raw honey from our local hives. Pickup available at:

1218 Girl Scout Rd
Kinston, NC

Contact Dennis Hatcher for current availability.

Meet Your Beekeepers

Dennis Hatcher

6 Years Experience

NC Certified Beekeeper & Honey Producer. Owner of Flutter and Buzz Plants.Swarm removals and structural cutouts.

Karen Mulcahy

10+ Years Experience

NC Journeywoman Beekeeper, Master Gardener, and Native Plant Specialist. Owner of Above the Briery Plant Nursery.

Swarm or Cutout?

Not sure what you're looking at? Here is how to tell the difference.

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Honeybee Swarm

A temporary cluster hanging on a branch, fence, or post.

  • Bees are exposed in a large "clump."
  • They usually arrive suddenly and leave within 24–48 hours.
  • These bees are resting while scouts look for a new home.

Fast relocation is best before they move into a structure!

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Structural Cutout

Bees living inside a wall, soffit, floor, or chimney.

  • You see bees flying in and out of a specific hole or crack.
  • They have built wax comb and established a permanent nest.
  • Requires professional removal of the bees, comb, and honey.

This is a specialized service involving tools and repairs.

Real NC Honey Certified

Certifications

  • ✓ NC Certified Honey Producer
  • ✓ Licensed NC State Nursery
  • ✓NC Certified Beekeeper

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