Bees in your bonnet?
Is it a Swarm or Hive?
Knowing the difference between a swarm and a hive will help you describe them to a beekeeper.
Is there a structure the bees are coming in and out of? Or is it just a mass of bees? If there’s a structure, it’s a hive and you will need a bee hive removal. If not, it’s a bee swarm – bees looking for a new place to settle in and build a hive.
In your message to our members, make sure to mention:
– the location of the bees
– what do you see?
– how long have the bees been there?
– what is the nature of the colony?
- In a wall?
- A tree?
- A barbecue?
- The attic?
100% of the Rescues are done by volunteers!
We are grateful for our members! 100% of the Bee Rescues submitted to the Beekeeper's Guild of Santa Barbara are performed by our members free of charge! ~ Thank you
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Bees NEED your support. Your contribution will allow us to bring speakers and knowledgeable insight to the community so we can improve conditions for the bees. Your generous donation will fund our mission.
Do you need Bees?
Let us know if you are in need of bees and we will contact you to retrieve a FREE HONEYBEE SWARM when we get a call about one that needs to be rescued.
Before requesting a FREE honeybee swarm, please make sure your membership is up to date. Membership in the Beekeeper's Guild of Santa Barbara helps support meeting venues, speakers, organization dues and fees, workshops, and educational supplies.
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