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Do you have a swarm of bees?
Honeybee swarms are a natural part of their reproductive process. Though the sight and sound may seem intimidating to some, please know that the bees aren't looking to harm anyone. They are simply looking for a new home! You can help the bees by contacting one of our volunteer beekeepers to come and collect them.
First things first, are they honeybees? We are frequently contacted about bumble bees and wasp nests. These are not the same types of removals as honeybees and may require more specialized skills.
Are the honeybees clustered together out in the open (a swarm)? Or are they inside a structure such as a tree hollow or in the walls of a building (an established colony)?
Our volunteer beekeepers are available to collect swarms. Please be respectful of their time and resources.
In the event of an established colony, we have a list of experienced beekeepers who do these types of removals for a fee.
Be prepared to answer questions and send photos to the beekeeper so that they can know what to expect.
Examples of honeybee swarms:
Search our list to find a beekeeper near yoU
Click on the county you are in (select from "Swarm Catch Service Area" or scroll down to "Established Colony Service Area" depending on your situation). Scroll down and click the "search" button. A list of beekeepers in your county will be provided along with the cities they serve.
| Scott McMullin, 503-956-5494 Bee cutout and swarm removal from Counties served: Washington, Clackamas, Multnomah We will gladly help other pest control |
Disclaimer: Bee swarm management and swarm removal activities require a unique beekeeper skill set. In some cases, a beekeeper may not have the knowledge, equipment, or competency to remove or capture bee swarms. Oregon State Beekeepers Association can provide access to local beekeepers and regional beekeeper organizations that can assist in swarm removal or capture. These local beekeepers and regional beekeeper organizations with individual beekeepers have volunteered to be available for bee swarm removal and/or capture. However, OSBA and these organizations do not a) provide assurances as to any particular beekeeper’s ability to successfully remove and/or capture a bee swarm, and b) have any knowledge as to whether a particular beekeeper has a local contractor’s license, bonding capability, or liability insurance relative to their swarm removal activities. Should exterior or interior structural work be required on any building or residence to provide access for swarm removal, a property owner is advised to seek a professional contractor with the appropriate licensing and liability insurance to undertake such a project.
Mission
The Oregon State Beekeepers Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the well-being of honey bees and to the fields of beekeeping, apiculture, research, and education. The association is organized exclusively for charitable, education, and/or scientific purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our stated purpose is to unite the beekeepers of Oregon in an effort to improve beekeeping in the state.
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The Oregon State Beekeepers Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the well-being of honey bees and to the fields of beekeeping, apiculture, research, and education. Members of the OSBA are a diverse group of individuals who share a fascination for the honey bee and its workings. We range from full-time beekeepers and pollinators with thousands of hives to hobbyists involved in back-yard beekeeping.
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