SWARM CATCHER LIST BEING FORMED NOW!
Would you like to part of the MBBA Swarm Catchers?
MBBA offers swarm catching as a service to our local community. Our list of MBBA Swarm Catchers will be posted on this website and is also be provided to 911 Dispatchers.
Requirements to be a MBBA Swarm Catcher;
- Be an active paying member of the MBBA
- Have at least 2 years of active beekeeping experience
- Consider yourself an experienced beekeeper
- Understand how to proficiently rescue a swarm
If you fit this criteria and want to be part of this great volunteer opportunity as a Swarm Catcher, send an email to Jon Moore at: jon@mtbakerbeekeepers.org
In your email, please include your 1) Name 2) Beekeeping experience 3) Phone Number 4) Place(s) that you’re willing to catch a swarm 5) If you’re willing to perform a cut out 6) Interested in donating swarm to club apiary. For example: John Doe, 10 years beekeeping experience running average of 5 colonies, (360)555-5555, Bellingham, No Cut Out, Yes donating swarm.