swarm-list Mailing List: Re: Extraction from PG&E pole in San Leandro

[Gerald Przybylski (gtp000000]

    hmmm 
    I've heard of one other case where an Oakland beek tried to
    "trap-out" a colony from a utility pole in their neighborhood. 
    It didn't go well.  
    It turned out to be impossible to meet the requirement of closing
    off all the alternate exits, and force the 
    bees to only use the screen-cone.  
    After weeks, she gave up. 
    
    Good luck 
    
    That's my 2¢

On 8/27/26 6:14 PM, Pamela Weimer via swarm-list wrote:

If anyone is interested in trying a trap out of a swarm that has been established for a few weeks in the metal shrouding around a pole that is to be replaced by a new pole (tethered together for support) our caller would be greatly appreciative.  I have given advice on creating a barrier so bees exit in another direction and suggested if the bees are not a bother (she says they are very docile) then leave them alone and there is a good chance they will not be around after winter.  I also suggested she reach out to Vector Control to see if they have pull with PG&E as she is getting nowhere with PG&E since the pole in question will eventually be removed she hoped for early action due to the bees.  Nice lady

Zlatka Draganova

(415) 606-5466

Location of the pole is corner of Barbara and Whelam Ave in San Leandro but Zlatka address is nearby  at 2029 Thombas Ave.

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Pamela Weimer

(510) 390-6291

Urban Beekeeper

Retired Teacher and Coach