The Alameda County Beekeepers Association

In urban areas, a swarm that takes hold in someone's attic or wall will cost homeowner thousands

I learn the hard way - Virgin Queens are quick to fly and will fly away. Whereas pregnant mated Queen

Elinor, Once again, I appreciate what you and the crew do. My day job doesn't really allow me to

Hi Folks! A reminder that tonight's (January 20) ACBA Zoom-only meeting at 7:30 PM will be a

Since I only have 4 hives - I treat them all at the time I put on second box. Treating varying ways

I'd be interested in a 5-frame hive. Would next weekend be possible for a pick up? Best Regards,

Here's a few pics from yesterday's day at the club apiary! We did a sugar roll mite check,

Here are my January beekeeping classes + mentorship program! Happy New Bee Year! -Jennifer Radtke,

You can spend $$ on traps from the garden department or amazon, or DIY a very effective one from a

I saw so many cool products at North American Honey Bee Expo in Louisville Kentucky last week. I will

spicy noodles On Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 18:34 Mimi <mimi...@gmail.com> wrote: It's been my

Joan, I had a feeling someone would get offended. I tried my best to delete the comment that was

The long range forecast continues to show the likelihood of a return to precipitation after 1/26/26.

Hi Folks! Tuesday's (January 13) ACBA in-person meeting (tomorrow night as I write this) will

Colonies claimed. On Sat, Jan 10, 2026, 7:42 AM Maryly Snow <mar...@snowstudios.com> wrote:

Gear all sold. On Sun, Jan 4, 2026, 2:27 PM Paula Breen <paulae...@gmail.com> wrote: Hello

The swarm hotline gets a few calls every year about bumblebees in bird-houses. Usually it's about

Biting the heads off of bees is something some hornets do when marauding honey bee colonies. That

Oh dang, would be you though Sue On Sat, Jan 3, 2026 at 8:44 AM Sung Han Lee <hesperiancleaners@

No clue, it was a Christmas gift from my daughter. I'll ask. On Friday, January 2, 2026 at 11:29:

Hello All, I have the hives accounted for! Thank you for the positive response and we're grateful

The oxalic sublimation treatment (which requires special equipment and protection) is most effective

Hey Jerry, I banned that email account. I am not sure how they were able to post, I have all new

Is this ”spam week” for the ACBA? Inquiring minds would like know? On Mon, Dec 22, 2025 at 3:10 PM

Hilarious. That's one mighty clean bee suit he wears. Elinor On Dec 21, 2025, at 4:59 PM, Nha Toi

Fill from Phremont had a design he was sharing a few years ago made from campaign yard signs. On Sat,

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Kathleen is looking to purchase bee pollen to give as a Xmas present to her son. She's hoping

It appears that bumblebees are moving into a bird house in fremont on Pueblo Tce - a condo balcony

Hi Folks! A reminder that tomorrow's (December 16) ACBA Zoom-only meeting at 7:30 PM will be a