It's that time of year again, honey bee colonies are growing and on the move.
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.
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.
UPCOMING LBA EVENTS
Canceled - Spring Field Day
The LBA Board is working on finding a secure platform
to host beginner beekeeping information that would have been offered at the Field Day.
Tentative - Queen Rearing - May 9th
Registration information will be posted May 1st, depending on the Covid 19 quarantine.
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
Local Events
National Events
Canceled - March 20-21 2020 Honey Convention
Knoxville, TN
August 3rd - 7th Eastern Apiculture Society (EAS)
Orono, Maine
December 1st-5th American Honey Producers Association Convention
Baton Rouge, LA
Canceled - Spring Field Day
The LBA Board is working on finding a secure platform
to host beginner beekeeping information that would have been offered at the Field Day.
Tentative - Queen Rearing - May 9th
Registration information will be posted May 1st, depending on the Covid 19 quarantine.
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
Local Events
National Events
Canceled - March 20-21 2020 Honey Convention
Knoxville, TN
August 3rd - 7th Eastern Apiculture Society (EAS)
Orono, Maine
December 1st-5th American Honey Producers Association Convention
Baton Rouge, LA
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!
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
- 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
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.
