swarm-list Mailing List: Re: WHO Doesn't Have Bees, and wants them? What cities are you in? What prevents you from chasing swarms?

[Bees & Beeks (bayareabeeks]

I agree with Susan.  It does seem the few individuals take bulk of swarms 
calls.  I understand for difficult or public places that requires experienced 
personnel but regular and easy swarms should be given longer so those who are 
not constantly checking or has spotty internet connection are given an 
opportunity.

Mimi 

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> On May 5, 2025, at 6:20 AM, susan--- via swarm-list <swarm-list [at] 
> alamedabees.org> wrote:
> 
> I really don't understand why we can't wait even 15 or 20 minutes for 
> someone to claim a swarm, unless it's in a public place where people may be 
> scared. It does seem like the same few people take most of the swarms; I 
> wonder what they do with them all?
> 
> Susan Kuchinskas
> 1-510-368-0455
> @susankuchinskas
> Kuchinskas.com
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: swarm-list <swarm-list-bounces+susan=kuchinskas.com [at] 
> alamedabees.org> On Behalf Of Nick Ashwa via swarm-list
> Sent: Sunday, May 4, 2025 9:03 PM
> To: susan [at] kuchinskas.com
> Cc: Nick Ashwa <nick.ashwa [at] gmail.com>; Daisy Knutson <daisyshah [at] 
> gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [ACBA Swarmlist] WHO Doesn't Have Bees, and wants them? What 
> cities are you in? What prevents you from chasing swarms?
> 
> Hi,
> Castro Valley. I’ve caught one swarm 2 years ago. Lost all bees over this 
> winter, and looking for a fresh start.
> 
> Work schedule makes it hard to catch over weekday/business hours, but can 
> over the weekdays or when I work from home. Can cover Danville, San Ramon, 
> Castro Valley, etc on the weekends if someone just calls or instant notifies.
> 
> The email notifications are usually too late for me as someone already 
> would’ve claimed them before the email even rings on my phone. Not sure how 
> folks respond within minutes of an email being sent(any inputs).
> 
> Would prefer like a group messaging system, or happy to be sign up to be 
> on-call for weekends or other times. Can indicate list of areas that I can 
> cover.
> 
> Regards,
> Nikhil Jali
> 
>> On May 4, 2025, at 8:43 PM, Daisy Knutson via swarm-list <swarm-list [at] 
>> alamedabees.org> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Hi All,
>> 
>> I am just getting into beekeeping and would like to catch a swarm. I am 
>> located in Oakland near Fruitvale.  
>> 
>> The two reasons that prevent me from chasing swarms are my inexperience 
>> (only knowledge is from watching many YouTube videos) and I haven't got any 
>> beekeeping equipment as of yet.
>> 
>> I would love to join someone in a swarm chase in the 
>> Oakland/Alameda/Berkeley areas.  However not sure how to go about with 
>> posting that. Or if anyone has equipment that I could borrow until I get my 
>> own.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Daisy
>> (510) 557-2275
>> 
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