Oregon Beekeepers

The Oregon State Beekeepers Association Swarm Call checklist is arranged by area in alphabetical purchase. To find one to collect your bee swarm, scroll down seriously to the positioning you are searching for, or use your browser’s discover feature to search for a spot.

About honey-bee swarms

A swarm is a cluster of bees that are out in the open hanging on a branch or on another object. A-swarm of bees is generally extremely docile and not a threat. Having said that, you must not put stones or sticks within swarm.

If bees you must have removed tend to be inside a structure you will have to phone someone for “Bee Cut Right Out Removal”. It's ideal in the event that person removing bees from within a structure is insured.

Overall, beekeepers cannot charge for domestic swarm retrieval. However, if a swarm collection is very complicated or multiple trips are expected, a beekeeper may ask for a small payment. Please pose a question to your swarm enthusiast beforehand of the guidelines.

Expect you'll offer the after information:

• Would be the bugs definitely honey bees? This is very important. If you’re not sure and you have a cell phone with a camera, make an effort to simply take a photograph of swarm, or be able to explain the swarm therefore the bugs thoroughly for beekeeper.
• Just how high up could be the swarm?
• What's the swarm holding from?
• Could be the swarm readily available?
• How big is the swarm?
• How long gets the swarm already been here?