UPCOMING LBA EVENTS
LBA and USDA-ARS Honey Bee Breeding and Genetics Lab
FALL FIELD DAY - Saturday, November 6th
Registration: October 1st
PLEASE NOTE THE REGISTRATION, DATE AND LOCATION CHANGE - The Honey Bee Lab operates according to Federal guidelines and are at present not open to the public. In order to ensure that this event will occur regardless of State Covid restrictions, the Lab has agreed to move the location to the Rural Life Museum, 4560 Essen Lane S, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, ph.#225.765.2437. The Agenda will be very similar to past events, research and LBA talks in the morning, lunch included in the ticket price, and hands-on demonstrations in the hives for the afternoon. Registration will be limited to 150 attendees to ensure Covid spacing if necessary. Mask requirements will be according to State guidelines. Ticket price also will include access to viewing Museum exhibits.
CONVENTION 2021
Registration: November 1st
The American Honey Producers Association and the LBA will have their joint convention in Baton Rouge, December 2-5th, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 4728 Constitution Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. Stay tuned for more event details to come in September.
Local Club Events
If you know of any educational programs happening throughout the state, please submit the event and information using the "Contact Us" for publication on this website
Swarm Reports
If you have a swarm to report, please post to the LBA Facebook page
Hive Removals
Check out the LSU AgCenter list or Bee Removal Source
Don't see anyone near you on the list? No worries. Use the Contact Us tab on this site and submit your name, location, and contact information.
Disclaimer: The LBA is happy to provide links to these sources, however, the Association will not be held responsible for any problems that may occur with a removal.
Bee Informed
Here are a few questions that you may want to ask before you decide on a removal specialist:
1) What part of the removal will this person be responsible for? If there is carpentry work needed to get to the honey bees, who will be responsible, before and after?
2) What is the relocation plan after the honey bees are removed?
3) If the honey bees are in a difficult location, does the person have a thermal camera to minimize carpentry work?
4) How much experience does this person have, and does he have a back up plan if the removal takes more time than expected?
5) Will there be chemical used to remove the honey bees? If so, the beekeeper is required by law to have a license in order to use pesticide.
If you have a swarm to report, please post to the LBA Facebook page
Hive Removals
Check out the LSU AgCenter list or Bee Removal Source
Don't see anyone near you on the list? No worries. Use the Contact Us tab on this site and submit your name, location, and contact information.
Disclaimer: The LBA is happy to provide links to these sources, however, the Association will not be held responsible for any problems that may occur with a removal.
Bee Informed
Here are a few questions that you may want to ask before you decide on a removal specialist:
1) What part of the removal will this person be responsible for? If there is carpentry work needed to get to the honey bees, who will be responsible, before and after?
2) What is the relocation plan after the honey bees are removed?
3) If the honey bees are in a difficult location, does the person have a thermal camera to minimize carpentry work?
4) How much experience does this person have, and does he have a back up plan if the removal takes more time than expected?
5) Will there be chemical used to remove the honey bees? If so, the beekeeper is required by law to have a license in order to use pesticide.
Your Membership
and
What We Do
Thank you for visiting the LBA website. Here is a condensed list of what we do and the benefits of becoming a member. Every dollar of your $20 annual membership helps to support the LBA in providing educational opportunities to beekeepers across Louisiana and neighboring states. Thank you for your support!
- Spring Field Day: Beekeeping Education and Hands on Experience
- Fall Field Day: USDA Honey Bee Lab and Research Scientists
- Annual Convention: Multiple Talks for Hobbyist and Commercial Beekeepers
- Involvement in Legislative Issues and LDAF Regulations
- Sponsors Community Outreach Programs
- Board Members Represent the LBA in State, Regional and National Organizations
- Sponsors and Maintains a Website and Newsletter
- Supports Educational Programs and Research Projects at State and National Universities
- Administers Two Annual Honey Bee Scholarship Funds
- ALL Board Members are Volunteers Receiving No reimbursement For Their Time Serving Members
If you are interested in joining the LBA Board please email info@labeekeepers.org or reach out to one of the Board of Directors listed under the Contact Us tab above
Pertaining to Memberships: The LBA does not condone any use of the LBA name as an endorsement or use for personal benefit that may give the general public a false pretense that the LBA supports activities outside of the Association. The LBA will not be held liable for any actions related to individual or group members that may result in harm to the public.
Click Here To Join LBA
Local News
- McNeese State University Ag Department implements a beekeeping program. Read about how LBA members are supporting their goal here.
