Harris County Beekeepers Association

Harris County Beekeepers Association Harris County Beekeepers Association provides beekeeping education and networking opportunities for individuals and families enthusiastic about honey bees!

We hold meetings each month, except in December. Each meeting concludes with an educational session to help all levels of beekeepers improve their skills and keep up with the latest innovations in beekeeping. HCBA membership ranges from 8 years of age to 80 and is comprised of individuals and families from Harris County — Houston, Pasadena, Alvin, Baytown, Dayton, Spring, and the Galveston Bay are

a to mention a few. HCBA membership is diverse and includes members from Harris, Galveston, Brazoria, Chambers, Liberty, Houston, and Fort Bend counties, Texas.

There are two type of unwanted bees. In beekeeper's terminology: Swarm Collection and Hive Removal. A Swarm is a group o...
01/08/2014

There are two type of unwanted bees. In beekeeper's terminology: Swarm Collection and Hive Removal. A Swarm is a group of bees that recently left another hive that are "hanging out" in a big group or ball looking for a new home. If there is honey comb or the bees are going in or out of a hole then it is a removal.

A proper removal will remove the bees and all the comb/hive associated with the bees. If all the comb is not removed it creates a major pest problem because without the bees to protect the comb, it becomes a feeding ground rats, mice, hive beetles, wax moths etc.

If a honey bee swarm has moved inside a structure, such as a home or garage, etc., there are beekeepers who can safely remove those bees. These beekeepers are also interested in saving the bees and do not use any chemicals to kill the bees.

If you, or anyone you know has a swarm, please refer to the swarm call list. http://www.harriscountybeekeepers.org/swarms.html

Why do bees swarm?“Swarming” is a natural occurrence among honey bees. To be more specific, a honey bee colony has split...
01/08/2014

Why do bees swarm?

“Swarming” is a natural occurrence among honey bees. To be more specific, a honey bee colony has split itself in half and one half has left the hive to begin a new colony in a different location. There are many reasons for swarming – the hive has become overpopulated and congested; the colony has become diseased or is starving, or in some instances natural causes such as a forest fire may prompt the entire colony to swarm. The purpose of the act of swarming, no matter what the cause, is to perpetuate species.

Next Meeting: Tuesday January 28th, 2014 - 7pm (Beekeepers start hanging out about 6:30pm)
01/08/2014

Next Meeting:
Tuesday January 28th, 2014 - 7pm
(Beekeepers start hanging out about 6:30pm)

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Golden Acres Center 5001 Oak Avenue
Pasadena, TX
77503

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