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Here in Southern California the weather is perfect for honeybees, wherever you are there are local challenges and accommodations which have to be made, which are specific to your location. If you have some news or a good bee story, perhaps how your grandfather took you with him to catch a swarm, or the day you first tasted fresh honeycomb. Go to the Bee Story page and tell us all about it, we love to hear about bees!
The Boomerang Swarm
Two weeks ago I collected my second swarm in two days. The first swarm was a happy bunch and set up house right away and got to work. When the call came
Padres Bee Swarm | Bee Swarm Stops Baseball Games
On Wednesday of this week a Padres bee swarm delayed a baseball game for 52 minutes while a 'beekeeper' was called to exterminate them! I CANNOT BELIEVE that a swarm of bees was destroyed in front of thousands of baseball fans on Wednesday evening! How many more people that saw the incident on TV now have the message that it is necessary or advisable to treat a swarm of bees this way? I was horrified and disgusted! I remove bees ALIVE all the time.
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Honey Bee Swarms | Swarming Bees | Swarm
Most people have heard of honey bee swarms, often they call it a nest or a hive. However a bee swarm is something transient and quite specific. It's actually how bees procreate, it's probably more appropriate to think of it as the colony's 'child'. In order for the species to prosper it isn't enough for the colony just to prosper. It has to produce new colonies in the same way humans produce children.
Advertising on this Website
Do you have a product worth advertising? There's something about beekeeping which seems to attract innovators. It's probably the many challenges which bees, beekeeping and swarm capture present. Many new beekeeping devices and products are developed and here is the place to advertise them.
My First Attempt at Raising Honeybees
Mid-May 2012, I acquire a 5 frame nuc hive. I had no veil, no smoker. Armed only with a squirt bottle of sugar water, I donned my winter coat with the
How to Start Beekeeping | Bees | Beekeeping
This site has much information about how to start beekeeping. There is evidence of ancient beekeeping stretchng back for thousands of years. In fact beekeepers have been taking advantage of bees in the wild for a very long time. I have been a 'beek' since about 1998 in a number of different places.
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Giant Swarm in Cocoa FL
My girlfriend Donna and three other people got trapped for an hour and a half by a swarm that she described as 10ft high x 100ft wall that you couldn't
My Composting Toilet is a REAL Honeypot
It was about a year ago that I noticed the sound of an underground river coming from my long unused composting toilet. I waited about a year to go over
Filling Top Bar Hives with Bees.
Hi, My name is Eddie Muigai, I live in Nairobi, Kenya and I have started with a Kenya top bar hive (KTBH) it is occupied so now I have made 10 more top bar hives and want to set them up upcountry.
Kenya Top Bar Hive | TBH | Home Made Hive
The Kenya top bar hive (TBH), was developed for beekeepers in Kenya and has also been used in Uganda. The KTBH or TBH combines simplicity, economy and efficiency. Continue reading "Kenya Top Bar Hive | TBH | Home Made Hive"
The Honey Bee Video | A Day in the Life of a Bee Guy
Bee Removal in San Diego. Honey Bee Video of Geoff removing some bees, talking about bees, CCD and getting stung ..... a lot!
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Alabama Beekeepers and Honeybee Removal
Here is a list of Alabama beekeepers who remove swarms and established bee colonies. Not all people will offer the same range of services, be prepared to pay for their work, these are specialized procedures. Try to give the beekeeper as much information as you can about the location of the swarm, the height above the ground and the length of time they have been there and whether there are any special circumstances you think might be relevant. Please tell the beekeeper when you call, that you found them on the Bees-on-the-Net.com Swarm List
The Honey Bee Queen
Every schoolboy knows that there is only ever one honey bee queen in a hive, or colony. For the moment we'll assume this is true. The queen controls pretty much everything in the hive. She produces pheromones which are used to promote, inhibit and manipulate all activities.
Bee Swarm in Bird Box | Bees Love Owl Boxes Too.
A bee swarm in bird box or owl box tends to put off the intended tenants. A bird box makes an ideal home for a bee swarm and so is a common problem for owners. These bird and owl boxes are often put up in quiet places which the birds will like. Of course honey bees like those places too. They can build combs and fill them with eggs, brood, pollen and honey in quite a short time, often before they are noticed by the owner.
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Alaska Beekeeping Clubs | Alaska Beekeeping Associations| Alaska Beekeeping Groups
Here is a list of Alaska Beekeeping Clubs. New beekeepers are often advised to join a local beekeeping groups. I think this is the single most useful thing they can do. It provides an invaluable source of information, instruction, advice and assistance. Often beekeeping clubs have equipment such as an extractor which can be borrowed or rented when necessary.
Alabama Beekeeping Clubs | Alabama Beekeeping Associations| Alabama Beekeeping Groups
Here is a list of Alabama Beekeeping Clubs. New beekeepers are often advised to join a local beekeeping groups. I think this is the single most useful thing they can do. It provides an invaluable source of information, instruction, advice and assistance. Often beekeeping clubs have equipment such as an extractor which can be borrowed or rented when necessary.
Honey Bee Comments and Questions
Want to know more about bees or have something you'd like to say? Honey Bee Comments & Questions Page
Hundred of Massive Swarms Yesterday Aug. 25/12
Did anyone see or hear of hundreds if not thousands of swarms (probably bees) Saturday August 25, 2021 in the morning. I was driving from Richmond Hill
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Bee Swarm growing in Live Oak Tree
Well, a couple of months ago I was the first on our street to notice a little Bee Swarm forming up in a Live Oak Tree near the front of our home. We've
Free Bee Removal
I get many requests from people looking for free bee removal, which is a little puzzling to me.
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A Bottom Board Disaster!
I recently planned to move a very healthy beehive from West Columbia, SC to Camden, SC because the owners of the property where the bees had lived for
Beekeepers | Swarm Removal List | Honeybee Experts
Here is the Bees-on-the-Net swarm removal list. If you're in need of bee swarm removal services, you will need to contact a local beekeeper. This is a list of people who remove swarms and established colonies.
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Honey Bee FAQ | Frequently Asked Questions
Welcome to the honey bee FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page, where we have the answers to all the most common honey bee related problems. If you can't see the answer to your particular bee question, Click Here to ask The Bee Guy! He will send you the answer by email and post it on this page to share with everyone else.
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Beehive Removal | Bee Swarm Removal | Beekeeper List
Here is a list of US Beekeepers who provide beehive removal. If you have a swarm of honeybees, or an established bee colony, call an experienced specialst. Expect to pay for bee hive removal services.
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Honey Bees For Sale | Bees For Sale
'Where do I find honey bees for sale?' Is probably one of the first questions that occurs to a new beekeeper. You may sometimes see an advertisement for honey bees for sale, or bee hives for sale. Buying an established hive from a local beekeeper is a great way to start. However it is important that you proceed with caution. I have seen novices with hives they have purchased, which I would not have taken as a gift.
Top Bar Hives for Sale
You won't typically see top bar hives for sale with bees. Top bar hives (TBH), were originally developed for beekeepers in Africa. However the TBH combines simplicity with many other advantages. It does not use frames, rather it uses slats of wood called top bars, which is of course how the hive received its name.
The Bee Waggle Dance | How do Honeybees Communicate?
What is the honey bee waggle dance and why do they do it?
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A Summer Bee Swarm
I have never in my 58 years ever saw a bee swarm. One warm sunny day in my back yard in rural Charleston Illinois I was enjoying the warm weather
The Bees Have No Stingers
A long time, the great spirit created the heaven and the earth. He created the human people to live on the earth to have a good life. The people
Vanishing of the Bees
The documentary film, Vanishing of the Bees, narrated by Ellen Page, takes a piercing investigative look at the economic, political and ecological implications of the worldwide disappearance of the honeybee. Directors George Langworthy and Maryam Henein present not just a story about the mysterious phenomenon known as Colony Collapse Disorder, but a platform of solutions, encouraging audiences to be the change they want to see in the world.
Professional Hobbyist Beekeepers
I thought I would share some of my experiences with you. First of all my partner and I like to refer to ourselves as professional hobbyist beekeepers.
Bee Swarm Problem
When people call me with a bee swarm problem I begin by asking them a few questions, so before you call anyone you might like to read this page to see what your options are and whether you really need a bee removal expert.
My First Bee Hive Encounter
Hi...My name is Mary and I just moved to a house in Royal Palm Beach Fl. I have seen many new and interesting animals out here. I love nature and that
Treestand Colony
Just this past weekend, April 21st 2012, I removed a colony of bees from a treestand. They were in a 5x5 box stand up about 20 feet. A guy told me about
The Ladies do Their Thing...
I'm a top bar hive beekeeper in Maryland. It was a relatively warm day in late November 2011, and I figured, 'hey, it's warm enough, let's go check
Indiana Beekeepers and Honeybee Removal
Here is a list of Indiana beekeepers who remove swarms and established bee colonies. Not all people will offer the same range of services, be prepared to pay for their work, these are specialized procedures. Try to give the beekeeper as much information as you can about the location of the swarm, the height above the ground and the length of time they have been there and whether there are any special circumstances you think might be relevant. Please tell the beekeeper when you call, that you found them on the Bees-on-the-Net.com Swarm List
IN_N_OUT Bees
You're not the only one who likes IN-N-OUT. I got a call from the restaurant in Mission Hills, they had a swarm in a tree nest to the drive through. I asked if they would like me to remove it 'animal style' and they said that would be fine.
Scout Bees | Bees Scouting
Often we get questions, particularly at the start of swarming season, from people who see scout bees flying in and out of a hole, crack or vent on their house. They believe that they have a bee hive in their roof or wall, but this is not necessarily the case.
Great Class!
I went to a class you gave at a local conservation garden and I have been non-stop learning about them since then. I just placed my order for a top bar
Montana Beekeepers and Honeybee Removal
Here is a list of Montana beekeepers who remove swarms and established bee colonies. Not all people will offer the same range of services, be prepared to pay for their work, these are specialized procedures. Try to give the beekeeper as much information as you can about the location of the swarm, the height above the ground and the length of time they have been there and whether there are any special circumstances you think might be relevant. Please tell the beekeeper when you call, that you found them on the Bees-on-the-Net.com Swarm List
Being Re-robbed
While servicing some hives, I moved the honey to my bee room; the bees were very co-operative until I realized that the honey was leaving almost as quickly
Yes I too was told that swarming bees dont sting.....
Ok so my hubby and Ii have read all the books, watched the videos of beekeepers charming the bees, moving slowly and fluidly. We have waited patiently
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Failed April Swarm
I returned home on April 3rd for a quick lunch and an afternoon of more beekeeping. Standing in the kitchen, chatting with my wife, I looked out the window
New Jersey Beekeepers and Honeybee Removal
Here is a list of New Jersey beekeepers who remove swarms and established bee colonies. Not all people will offer the same range of services, be prepared to pay for their work, these are specialized procedures. Try to give the beekeeper as much information as you can about the location of the swarm, the height above the ground and the length of time they have been there and whether there are any special circumstances you think might be relevant. Please tell the beekeeper when you call, that you found them on the Bees-on-the-Net.com Swarm List
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