Migratory beekeepers follow seasonal pollination circuits covering thousands of miles annually. A typical route might start with California almonds in February, move to Pacific Northwest apples in April, then summer in Montana for honey production. This planner helps you map multi-stop routes, calculate distances, estimate transit times, and schedule move windows around bloom dates.
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Transport cost based on $2.5/loaded mile, 480 hives/load. Plan night moves for bee safety. Check state inspection and permit requirements for each state crossed.
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A common West Coast circuit is: winter in California Central Valley (almonds, Feb-Mar) to Pacific Northwest (apples/cherries, Apr-May) to Northern Great Plains (summer honey, Jun-Sep) and back south for winter. East Coast routes may follow Florida citrus to Northeast berries to Midwest clover.
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