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Ask Buzz next time you see a honeybee swarm.

Who to call if you see a swarm.

July 11, 2013 at 2:06PM
(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

As a beekeeper, I read with dismay the solution to the pile of dead honeybees on a sidewalk in St. Paul.

(The Minnesota Star Tribune)

I know it was the right thing to do. I know it was midnight and late to call out a beekeeper. But, gosh, it still makes my heart sink.

When we started beekeeping 10 years ago, we could buy three pounds of bees for about $40. Now, due to CCD and other rising costs, we buy the same number of bees for over $80. That pile of honeybees might have been worth something to someone.

That said, what can you do if you see a swarm or find that honeybees have taken residence in your home? The Minnesota Hobby Beekeepers Association is there to help. http://www.mnbeekeepers.com/

You can also Ask Buzz a question via email at buzz@minnesotabeekeepersassociation.com

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