We've had several informal reports of bees taking up residence where they shouldn't this summer, and thought it was time to pass this info along again:
Backwards Beekeepers are a group of amateur beekeepers in the Los Angeles area, some of whom are willing to remove hives from your property in a way that won't harm the bees -- they're dedicated to keeping feral bee populations alive.
They have a website here and a bee rescue hotline: (213) 373-1104.
If you call, the beekeepers want to know:
- Your name.
- A phone number that you will answer.
- Your specific city AND neighborhood.
- A description of the bees: Are they in a tree? How high? Do you know how long they've been there?
If a volunteer contacts you, they may ask to be reimbursed for the cost of travel to your location at a rate of $1/mile. No other charges are allowed.
