[Christy Wilhelmi]

I have a client in Santa Monica who will want bees in her yard once construction is done, but I think that’s too far for you.

[Christy Wilhelmi]

UPDATE: Arrangements have been made, no further action needed.

[Christy Wilhelmi]

This would be our first, oh mighty mentor, but we’re open to the possibility. I’ll contact you to chat about it.

[Christy Wilhelmi]

Karim, I’m sticking with “aggressive” because they are attacking my family while we’re out in the yard minding our own business, and while I’m trying to garden far away from them. If they were acting this way while we’re trying to inspect them, I’d say defensive but they’re stinging us when we’re nowhere near them. I wear by bee suit while harvesting blackberries nearby and digging up weeds in a raised bed near the hive. Never had to do that before. Now I have to avoid gardening during “flight school” times of day or else they’ll attack me in any part of the yard, even far away from them. They’re aggressive, not defensive. Let’s be clear about the difference.

[Christy Wilhelmi]

I smoked but didn’t wait very long, and was attacked immediately. Then I walked away leaving the hive open, and returned about 5 minutes later (better dressed) and smoked again. They would have none of it. The hive is 4 medium supers tall, the uppermost super being recently added. There are only 2 frames with comb drawn on that 4th super, so space isn’t the issue. I’ll smoke them more next time…if there is a next time.

[Christy Wilhelmi]

I may have one at my community garden that will need to be removed. We’re waiting to see if it goes away on its own. We’re not allowed to have bees living in the garden, just as visitors. 🙂 Stay tuned.

[Christy Wilhelmi]

Got it. I forwarded him the information. Wasn’t sure if we had people on here who do cutouts or not. Thanks Ceebs!

[Christy Wilhelmi]

Oh, perfect. You go right ahead! Was is Amanda Goodpaster? She was going to call me, but hasn’t yet. So I’m guessing she called you directly.

[Christy Wilhelmi]

UPDATE: we found a home for our swarm.

[Christy Wilhelmi]

Addendum: I went over and talked to the son of the owner. He walked me around to another area where a colony of bees have set up a hive in a pile of stuff. So this is now 1 swarm and 1 hive rescue. David is the son, who can approve entry to the property. The side gate is unlocked and easily accessible. David: 310-562-0582. Please call him directly.

[Christy Wilhelmi]

Roberta, are you still looking for bees? I just posted something in the forum about my friend having a swarm in her yard. If you’re still looking, let me know.

[Christy Wilhelmi]

Hi Lillian,

I left you a voice mail yesterday. I’m around today (Wednesday) until 10 a.m., and between 1-4. Tomorrow call anytime after 9 a.m. and before 4:30 p.m.

Christy

[Christy Wilhelmi]

I think I can help you out. I’ll give you a call to discuss timing.

Christy

[Christy Wilhelmi]

Will you have already separated the boxes from the hive, or do you need help with an escape board and harvesting, etc.?

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