swarm-list Mailing List: Re: SWARM! High Flyers in Oakland, Moraga and Estates Dr.

[Paula Breen (paulaellen70]

The first call was from the tenant who admits he's not good at estimating heights. The homeowner called shortly afterwards. She feels confident that it's maybe 20 ft maybe a smidge higher. A long pole and bucket might get the job done!

On Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 3:25 PM christine Clement Shurma <christine [at] swissdelices.com> wrote:

Beautiful swarm but way to high for me 😔

On Fri, Jun 5, 2026, 3:21 PM Paula Breen via swarm-list <swarm-list [at] alamedabees.org> wrote:

Ari called to report a swarm that arrived in his conifer out front. These bees are up there! Something of a bucket truck situation. He's not good at estimating height but they're clearly over 20 feet. Good looking swarm though if somebody has the motivation to try to get them down. If you're in the neighborhood get your swarm traps  baited. 

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