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[jeremx]

thinking about doing it once we get our garden going and backyard plotted out and some buildings completed. just wondering if anyone that hangs out here has any experience with urban beekeeping. especially in central az.

[gbell]

My link

[jeremx]

went to the monthly meeting of the beekeepers association of central arizona last thursday. it falls on every third thursday of the month. it was pretty awesome. everyone was super friendly and more than willing to share information with people who were looking to get started. i'm pretty sure i was the youngest person in the room as there might have been one other person in there under 40. seems like the older folks really liked seeing younger faces taking an interest in something they've been passionate about for decades. guess they're glad to see that it's something that will stay going when they check out. after speaking with several people, i feel pretty confident that this is something that i can do and will be giving it a shot early next year i think. i'll keep everyone updated and if i end up with some honey or beeswax, i'll try and hook ya'll up.

[The Real Jeffrey Lebowski]

I would start by watching MST3K: The Deadly Bees

[jeremx]

noted.

[Tony]

I would start by watching MST3K: The Deadly Bees

this is probably something you should be taking notes on whether you're interested in beekeeping or not.

[jeremx]

i can't watch it until i get home. well, i guess i could on my phone at lunch but i likely won't.

[thebiggameover]

im still fighting bees in my house...

[jeremx]

im still fighting bees in my house...

i missed if you were doing it yourself or if you'd called someone out. most of what i'd seen online would guarantee removal or destruction for around $80.

[thebiggameover]

i tried some foam shit, but it didnt really work cause they are in the walls, so ive been borax bombing them. its working, but very slowly...

[fatguyaz]

i tried some foam shit, but it didnt really work cause they are in the walls, so ive been borax bombing them. its working, but very slowly...

You're a terrible beekeeper, dude.

You'll never get any honey by spraying foam on them.

[jeremx]

You're a terrible beekeeper, dude.

You'll never get any honey by spraying foam on them.

if it was some kind of powdered sugar foam, however...

[jeremx]

welp.. two years since i first posted this and i've come back around to the idea.. just wish i wasn't so flaky and/or lazy. anyway.. fun fact: this thread comes up as result #6 on page #1 of a google search for "beekeeping in phoenix." ha ha.. so yeah.. hopefully i end up actually getting around to this and coming back here all, "buy my honey!"