SWARM! Portage Rd, DeForest

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Jeanne Hansen

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Jun 17, 2025, 3:09:45 PMJun 17
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There is a swarm of bees on an outside wall of a barn, about 2' up from the ground, and about 2' in diameter.  Josh thinks he sees them going into a hole in the siding.  Josh will be here until 4 pm today (Tuesday, June 17).

The bees are at 
6140 Portage Rd
DeForest, WI 53532

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Josh Eastmead
608-400-3510
JrEas...@gmail.com

Let the club know if you go, so he isn't inundated with calls!
JEANNE
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Andrew Berna

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Jun 17, 2025, 3:13:21 PMJun 17
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I called and they said they are living in the wall of the barn and made it sound like it would be a cutout. They just bought the property. 

Andrew Berna

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Jeanne Hansen

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Jun 17, 2025, 3:16:51 PMJun 17
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OK.  The next person to call should  ASK if the bees are still on the outside wall, or not.  It sounded to me like they were still outside.

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Jeanne Hansen

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Jun 17, 2025, 3:40:05 PMJun 17
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OK, I couldn't stand it, and called Josh again myself.  He first noticed the bees about 1:00.  Now, at 2:30, the swarm is still sitting on the outside of the barn, still a cluster about 2' in diameter. 

Let some beekeeper go and see what can be done!
JEANNE 

Joshua Schmidt

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Jun 17, 2025, 4:02:30 PMJun 17
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I can call and go soon. 

Joshua M. Schmidt


Joshua Schmidt

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Jun 17, 2025, 4:08:41 PMJun 17
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Going to look. If anyone wants to tag along let me know. 

Joshua M. Schmidt

Joshua Schmidt

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Jun 17, 2025, 5:36:38 PMJun 17
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Definitely not a swarm. It’s possible that it swarmed or was simply bearding. It’s going to be a large cut out job. I’ll reach out to club members to see if anyone is willing to help or learn more about doing cut outs. 



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