The area needs to be easily accessible to the beekeeper. The beekeeper needs to be able to make multiple trips to the beehive for seasonal management between April and September with minimal disturbance to the property owner and neighbors. The beehive is strongly recommended to have an solar powered electric fence to minimize attractants to bears in the area. This may be less ideal if the property owner has pets or children, without additional protection/ guarding. The area should have a continuous fresh water source accessible to the bees in the nearby vicinity. The area should also have a reasonable abundance of natural forage with limited competition from neighboring managed honey bee colonies. The specific location of the beehive(s) should also take into consideration lawn/ yard maintenance. The property owner should expect the bees to remain on the property year round. While most honey bee hives are moderately tempered and reasonably well behaved, occasionally bee hives and some older bees (later in the season) can become aggressive. The beekeeper can requeen the hive and change the temperament to a better bred stock. Proximity to the property owner's home and other homes should be a priority consideration. If you would like more information on the selection criteria for beehive placement, please feel free to Contact Us.