Hi All:
Sadly, received my first phone call for the year from local
beekeeper both mad and crying this afternoon. He had one
hive left following burning of his bees, and didn't know
whether to take everything he had to the dump or not. He
wanted to know why no one could report such a happening,
being in Tucson and all, and he had to find them this way.

You know we have recently talked about a lot of stuff here,
but here is one more thing to add to the pile of public
perception of AHB........that is for real! 

The security of your hives in cities, towns and
municipalities from vandelizism of all sorts and what to
expect in your area from neighbors and others not wanting
bees in populated areas, or even not so populated areas.

Called the local Bee Supply House (SouthWestBee and talked
to Jim the Owner) so they could put the word out to local
beekeepers the season has started again, as in the past.
What to watch out for you say?

1. Burning of hives
2. Shooting holes in hives.
3. Knocking over of hives.
4. Running vehicles thru hives and over them.
5. Fumigation bombs dropped into hives.

These are the most common cases to contend with by
neighbors not wanting bees perceived as dangerous in their
areas, be it one hive or a handful, fenced in and hidden
for the most part with adequate water, etc confirming to
current zoning laws.

The sad part was as he cried by the way was he was hoping
he wouldn't have to sell his house and move......and yes,
he still wanted to have his bees. Where could he go to
still keep some for location?

Respectfully submitted,

Dee A. Lusby
Small Cell Commercial Beekeeper
Moyza, Arizona
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/organicbeekeepers/




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