Bees & Wasps

• Albuquerque - Albuquerque Beekeepers Association (ABQbeeks):
  • Report A Swarm (external site)
• Outside Albuquerque - New Mexico Beekeepers Association (NMbeeks) - Events, Beekeeping Resources, Contacts (external link)

Events & Workshops

Bees

Q: I have bees swarming on my place, what do I do?
Q: Who can safely and humanely remove bees from my property in the Albuquerque area?

A: The office gets several calls about "bees" throughout the year. Some are honey bees while others are western yellow jackets. Bees are essential to fruit and vegetable production, as well as seed production for many plants! Here are some helpful articles and publications (Click on the Title to open the page or document):

• Am I a bee or not a bee?

• Pocket Guide of Native Bees of New Mexico

• Guide L-110: Honey Bees in New Mexico

Beekeeping is gaining in popularity in Albuquerque, and a number of beekeepers are willing to collect the bees from your property.

• Beekeepers Association
  • Honey Bee Removals (External Link)

Pollinator & Bee Protection

The EPA has given new guidelines for BEE and Pollinator Protection when applying pesticides. Educate yourself on these new guidelines

• Bee Advisory Box

• EPA Pollinator Protection

Beekeepers Association

For more information, visit these links:

• New Mexico Department of Agriculture Bee Act

• New Mexico Beekeepers Association (External Link)
  Learn about upcoming beekeeping events and how to become a certified beekeeper.

• ABQbeeks - Albuquerque Beekeepers Association (External Link)