swarm-list Mailing List: Re: SWARM! Oakland, 53rd and MLK, patio umbrella

[Raffi Novosel (raffinovosel]

Can I go? It's 4 blocks away from my home. Don't think its from one of my hives... 

On Mon, Jul 13, 2026, 11:00 AM Paula Breen via swarm-list <swarm-list [at] alamedabees.org> wrote:

Caller was driving so no photo, sorry, but sounds pretty straightforward. Frank called to report that he noted a swarm of bees on one of three patio umbrellas in his backyard this morning. Not sure how long it's been there. Says it's about football sized. He is not home but the catcher has permission to go through the drive into the back garden and you'll have to look at the three different umbrellas to find the bees. Says he has a small sweet dog who will likely be inside, but be forewarned an encounter with an adorable little dog is a possibility. Frank will be in and out so he may be there when you come.

Who would like to leave now to collect the swarm and return after dark to ensure no bee left behind?

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Safety first! No swarm is worth risking injury to self, or host.
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<https://www.alamedabees.org/swarm-catching-guidelines/>.

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Raffi Novosel

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