Beekeeper Contact | Phone No. | Bee Swarm Collection Area |
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Keith Pester (Club Organiser & President) | 0414 571 487 | Northern Beaches & Ku-ring-gai Councils |
Michael Syme | 0423 513 260 | St Ives, Elanora Heights, Beacon Hill, Narrabeen, Warriewood, Bayview, Ingleside, Forestville, Belrose, Terrey Hills, Dee Why, Allambie, Freshwater, Manly, Mona Vale |
Roger Murphy | 0438 617 308 | Around 15km of Hornsby |
Phil Kavanagh | 0402 232 014 | Hornsby & Berowra region |
Alan Bull | 0410 479 889 | Around 10km of Lindfield |
Michael Rayner | 0426 998 509 | Around 10km of Beecroft |
Carl Lundberg | 0406 996 183 | Around 10km of Belrose & also Pittwater Peninsula |
Charles Bracun | 0425 233 174 | Around 10km of Hunters Hill |
Thomas Gordon | 0431 698 687 | Around 20km of Castlecrag |
Bronwen Fiennes | 9449 7115 | Around 10km of Nth Turramurra |
Henry Freiburg | 0423 298 841 | Around 10km of North Sydney |
Graeme Edwards | 0422 061 337 | Hornsby to Hawkesbury River |
How much Do you know about swarming?
How to have your swarm or colony
collected and removed
It is important to phone someone as soon as the swarm is noticed as the scout bees may very quickly find an entrance into the walls or roof of your house and once inside they maybe very difficult and possibly expensive to remove.
It is in your best interest to phone the member living closest to you and continue phoning others until you find someone who can come as soon as possible.
The cost of and timing for removal of bees shall be a negotiated arrangement between the member and the person requesting the removal. NSBKA accepts no responsibility or liability in any case.
The NSBKA offers this service to the community as a free service, and does not charge for the catching of Swarms. A collector may accept donations to the Club in return for removing unwanted bee swarms or provide these NSBKA account details.
Club Bank Account: BSB 032-083 ACC 168197
Reference: Donation-‘name
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INFO FOR NSBKA MEMBERS
WHO WANT TO JOIN THE SWARM RECIPIENT LIST
The NSBKA keeps a list of members who would like to obtain a swarm of bees. Swarms are supplied for a small fee of $50.
Sometimes they also include donated hives and recently re-homed hives of bees. People wishing to add their names to the swarm recipient list should contact, Keith Pester and discuss their experience.
NSBKA Expectations of Members for a Swarm.
– Being a financial member of the NSBKA
– Able to respond to requests from the public within a reasonable time
– Having suitable equipment to collect swarms
– Able to offer advice in the event the swarm is either not a swarm or not able to be caught
After discussion about who may be available to collect a swarm for you, your empty assembled hive should be delivered to that person. After a few days of settling in, your hive can then be picked up after dark and moved to your new location. People who meet the requirements will be given preference when swarms are available.
Complete this Members’ Swarm Information Form and it will be emailed to Swarm organizer Mr Keith Pester. Please remember to advise Mr Keith Pester 0414 571 487 if you obtain bees from elsewhere such as buying a package.
Priority will be given to members without bees. Also if you know of a swarm and would like assistance in catching it, contact Keith Pester and he will put you in contact with one of the club committee and they will try to assist you. The swarming period for the Northern part of Sydney is generally between early September and the end of December. The NSBKA offers this as a free service and does not charge for the catching of Swarms.
Please note: Swarm Collectors on this list are not acting as agents for or on behalf of the North Shore Beekeepers Association (NSW) Inc.
You should complete a site assessment prior to attempting to collect any bees. Your safety is your responsibility. The North Shore Beekeepers Association has a list of members who are offering to re home swarms of bees. If the swarm is surplus to your requirements, contact the Swarm list Manager to find a suitable home.
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