Honey bee veterinary services for beekeepers in Southern California
Providing the antibiotic prescriptions and VFDs
you need to treat disease in your colonies.
Honey bee veterinary services for beekeepers in Southern California
Providing the antibiotic prescriptions and VFDs
you need to treat disease
in your colonies.
Honey bee veterinary services for beekeepers in Southern California
Providing the antibiotic prescriptions and VFDs
you need to treat disease in your colonies.
You know your bees
In 2017, the FDA changed things for beekeepers, requiring a veterinarian whenever antibiotics are needed to treat disease in hives.
I'm Dr. Shea, and my role is not to replace your management experience. I'm here to fill that gap when antibiotics are needed, with respect for the expertise you bring.
How it works
Get your meds.
Help your colonies.
Two steps to get the prescriptions and VFDs you need.
1
Immediate help
A video call is scheduled so I can see what's going on in your hives. Once completed, I can arrange for a 14-day emergency supply of antibiotics to be sent to your supplier the same day. Note: VFDs cannot be written until a physical visit of the yard occurs.
2
Yard visit within 2 weeks.
I come to your yard to complete the in-person inspection California law requires. After that, I can continue to write prescriptions and VFDs for up to a year without a return visit.
You know
your bees
In 2017, the FDA changed things for beekeepers, requiring a veterinarian whenever antibiotics are needed to treat disease in hives.
I'm Dr. Shea, and my role is not to replace your management experience. I'm here to fill that gap when antibiotics are needed, with respect for the expertise you bring.
How it works
Get your meds.
Help your colonies.
Veterinary prescriptions and VFDs for Southern California beekeepers. Two steps to get the help you need.
1
Immediate help
A video call is scheduled so you can show me what's going on in your hives. Once done, I can call in a 14-day supply of antibiotics to your supplier, that same day. Note: VFDs cannot be written until a physical visit of the yard occurs.
2
Yard visit within 2 weeks
I come to your yard to complete the in-person inspection California law requires. After that, I can continue to write prescriptions and VFDs for up to a year without a return visit.
You know your bees
In 2017, the FDA changed things for beekeepers, requiring a veterinarian whenever antibiotics are needed to treat disease in hives.
I'm Dr. Shea, and my role is not to replace your management experience. I'm here to fill that gap when antibiotics are needed, with respect for the expertise you bring.
How it works
Get your meds.
Help your colonies.
Two steps to get the prescriptions and VFDs you need.
1
Immediate help
A video call is scheduled so you can show me what's going on in your hives. Once done, I can call in a 14-day supply of antibiotics to your supplier, that same day. Note: VFDs cannot be written until a physical visit of the yard occurs.
2
Yard visit within 2 weeks
I come to your yard to complete the
in-person inspection California law requires. After that, I can continue to write prescriptions and VFDs for up to
a year without a return visit.
Yard Service Package
One flat rate. Your vet for the next 12 months.
$395
Initial video call to get a 14-day supply of meds right away
On-site yard visit (up to 90 min) within 2 weeks of video call to enable VFDs and ongoing Rxs
for 1 year
Review of operation and treatment history
Written visit summary
First VFD or Rx written is included in fee
Travel within 20 miles of Temecula included ($1.50/mile beyond)
Yard Service Package
One flat rate.
Your vet for the next 12 months.
$395
Initial video call to get a 14-day supply of meds right away
On-site yard visit (up to 90 min) within 2 weeks of video call to enable VFDs and ongoing Rxs for 1 year
Review of operation and treatment history
Written visit summary
First VFD or Rx written is included in fee
Travel within 20 miles of Temecula included ($1.50/mile beyond)
Yard Service Package
One flat rate. Your vet for the next 12 months.
$395
Initial video call to get a 14-day supply of meds right away
On-site yard visit (up to 90 min) within 2 weeks of video call to enable VFDs and ongoing Rxs for 1 year
Review of operation and treatment history
Written visit summary
First VFD or Rx written is included in fee
Travel within 20 miles of Temecula included ($1.50/mile beyond)
Other services
Additional yard, same day ($225)
Return yard visit during the first year ($275)
Remote follow-up for additional VFD/Rx issued ($95)
Travel beyond 20 miles from Temecula ($1.50/mi)
Other services
Additional yard, same day ($225)
Return yard visit during the first year ($275)
Remote follow-up for additional VFD/Rx issued ($95)
Travel beyond 20 miles from Temecula ($1.50/mi)
Other services
Additional yard, same day ($225)
Return yard visit during the first year ($275)
Remote follow-up for additional VFD/Rx issued ($95)
Travel beyond 20 miles from Temecula ($1.50/mi)
Scope of services
I provide diagnosis and treatment support for suspected European foulbrood and American foulbrood, which are the two bacterial brood diseases found in honey bee colonies.
When antibiotics are medically appropriate, I can provide the prescription or VFD needed to treat.
At this time, I do not provide general consulting on nutrition, husbandry, production, hive management, or queens.
European Foulbrood (EFB)
Managed with antibiotics and correction of underlying stressors.
American Foulbrood (AFB)
Clinical hives are destroyed. Antibiotics may be used in exposed colonies to limit spread.
Scope of services
I provide diagnosis and treatment support for suspected European foulbrood and American foulbrood, which are the two bacterial brood diseases found in honey bee colonies.
When antibiotics are medically appropriate, I can provide the prescription or VFD needed to treat.
At this time, I do not provide general consulting on nutrition, husbandry, production, hive management, or queens.
European Foulbrood (EFB)
Managed with antibiotics and correction of underlying stressors.
American Foulbrood (AFB)
Clinical hives are destroyed. Antibiotics may be used in exposed colonies to limit spread.
Scope of services
I provide diagnosis and treatment support for suspected European foulbrood and American foulbrood, which are the two bacterial brood
diseases found in honey bee colonies.
When antibiotics are medically appropriate, I can provide the prescription or VFD needed to treat.
At this time, I do not provide general consulting on nutrition, husbandry, production, hive management, or queens.
European Foulbrood (EFB)
Managed with antibiotics and correction of underlying stressors.
American Foulbrood (AFB)
Clinical hives are destroyed. Antibiotics may be used in exposed colonies to limit spread.
Member of
Certified Honey Bee Veterinarian (HBVC) in progress
Member of
Certified Honey Bee Veterinarian (HBVC)
in progress
Member of
Certified Honey Bee Veterinarian (HBVC) in progress