Behind the Hive
From One Hive to a Calling
HOW IT ALL BEGAN
It all started in 2017 when Addison, the Yates’ oldest daughter, brought home her very first hive. What began as a small spark of curiosity quickly grew into a family-wide passion. Over the years, Jeremy and Addison spent countless hours learning from mentors, studying, and working side by side with bees.
In 2024, after much prayer and encouragement, the Yates family took a leap of faith. They purchased a local beekeeping business and renamed it Overflow Honey Co. The name reflects not only the abundance of honey but the overflowing blessings of God in their lives.
Serving Bees, Beekeepers & Neighbors
WHAT WE DO TODAY
Today, Overflow Honey Co. is more than just honey. The family bottles raw, local honey from their own hives, supplies essential beekeeping equipment, and proudly serves as the exclusive manufacturer of The Original Beetle Trap & Tray, formerly known as the Freeman Beetle Trap & Tray.
They also offer safe, professional bee removals and swarm collection across Central Mississippi. Whether serving local neighbors or shipping products to beekeepers nationwide, their mission stays the same: to protect pollinators, support beekeepers, and share the sweetness of God’s creation.
Faith at the Heart of the Hive
WHY IT MATTERS
For the Yates family, Overflow Honey Co. is more than a business. It’s a way to live out their faith, care for creation, and serve their community. Jeremy and Renee, along with their children — Addison, Isaiah, and Bella — as well as Addison’s husband, Garrett, run the company with warmth, humor, and a whole lot of heart.
From Addison’s first hive to today’s thriving business, every step has been a family effort. Their hope is that whether you come to them for honey, supplies, or simply a smile, you leave encouraged — reminded that the smallest creatures can teach us the biggest lessons about working together, caring for others, and living with purpose.
