Beekeeper keeps the hives thriving in Moses Lake
MOSES LAKE, Wash. (AP) — With winter now upon us and temperatures dipping into the mid- to low 20s, the honey bees at Grigg Apiaries, Inc. have been tucked away for the season. About 8,000 hives keep alive and warm while residing in Travis and Brandy Grigg's shop, awaiting the day when they will be released once more.
"We are always checking health and feed supply," said Travis.
In January, the bees will be put back to work, pollinating orchards and fields throughout California, Washington and Montana. Come summer their honey will be extracted and carefully packaged for sale.
THE GRIGGS
Grigg Apiaries incorporated in April of 1971 in Harper, Oregon.