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Santa Barbara Beekeepers Association

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ROGER DODGER	2012-05-05 10:20 AM
Now people and fire departments know whom to call.
COMMENT 277423P	2012-05-05 10:02 PM
Is it allowed to have a hive in a backyard in Santa Barbara city? I have flowering plants and trees and quite a few visiting bees and would love to provide a home for them.
COMMENT 277431P	2012-05-06 05:57 AM
I've been wondering that myself. I love bees. There is a huge pitosporum tree outside my house that attracts bees by the thousands when it's in blossom. When I stand under the tree when the bees have taken it over, the air actually vibrates with their buzzing. But while I would like to encourage the bees to take up permanent residency, I realize that maybe some of my neighbors might not be so appreciative. And their wishes, of course, would supercede any law permitting my keeping of bees. Anyone have any advice?
COMMENT 277433	2012-05-06 06:40 AM
I have kept bees on and off for over thirty years. I have had hives on apartment balconies, lemon orchards, back yards and pretty much anywhere. Bees do well in Santa Barbara gardens. Join the local group for advice and help. https://groups.google.com/group/santa-barbara-beekeepers
LALALALA	2012-05-06 07:49 AM
I recently had a swarm inhabit arrive in my Pomegranate tree and this wonderful group sent someone out within a half hour! He shook the swarm into a temporary box, another bee keeper transferred them into a hive box and now I'm a bee keeper! Time to get educated about it... Wonderful nonprofit!
COMMENT 277454	2012-05-06 08:42 AM
Lately I've been seeing several dead bees daily on my patio near N. Patterson. Anyone know why?
COMMENT 277462P	2012-05-06 09:07 AM
New York City now allows bees. People have them in hives on their rooftops. Lots of plants in NY for them to use as food! San Francisco too. Yes, bees are fine in SB city and county. They don't bug the neighbors; the bees are too busy doing their own thing.
COMMENT 277466P	2012-05-06 09:19 AM
454: From what I have read, more scientific evidence is amassing that indicates systemic pesticides (those that you put in the ground for the plant to take up -- like the anti-aphid stuff for roses) may be a strong contributing factor to colony collapse disorder. So, if you are finding a lot of dead bees, think about if you are using a systemic pesticide. If so, try to find another solution.
FLICKA	2012-05-06 09:30 AM
The statement "without bees we won't have food" is SO true. Most of our fruits and vegetables need pollinating. I've seen a couple documentries about bees, it's scary what is happening to them, and what will happen to us w/o them.
COMMENT 277617	2012-05-07 08:26 AM
Thanks, Julian. I'll look into the local group.
COMMENT 277938	2012-05-08 11:50 AM
COMMENT 277454: The worker bees, all female by the way, work very hard this time of the year, and only live about 4-5 weeks. It is very common to see several dead bees lying around. If you suspect poisoning, then that is a different matter that you can hopefully assist us in educating the poisoner that we need to assist the bees. Locally, Hydrex is now referring to SBBA for humane removals of our honey bees. COMMENT 277423P: If you are keeping bees in the City of Goleta, the City of Santa Barbara or Santa Barbara County, we strongly recommend you register your hive(s) with the Santa Barbara County Agriculture Commissioner. There is no charge for registering your hive(s). If you go onto our website, go to the Services Page, then to the Resources Tab, and you will see a link to the local ordinances. Bee Well and Bee Happy! And Thanks to EdHat for making us the Non-Profit of the Week!!!

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