[board] Fwd: [Swarms] Re: Reported Swarm: Albion St and Altena St

[Jennifer Berry]

Looks like we may need to intervene and fine tune the swarm protocol here
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From: Claire Lussier via Swarms <swarms at buzz.marinbeekeepers.org>
Date: Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 16:26
Subject: [Swarms] Re: Reported Swarm: Albion St and Altena St
To: stephen fie <sfie415 at gmail.com>
CC: <swarms at buzz.marinbeekeepers.org>, Jonathan Magnusson <
honeyholehounddog at gmail.com>, Claire Lussier <lussier.claire at gmail.com>


Now I’m more confused.
This was an extraction, not a swarm. I spoke with the owner, took the time
to understand what was happening and discussed a plan to Extract the
colony.
I understand Swarms are first come first serve. I was not under the
impression that pay for extractions were.
Can someone please clarify.




Claire Lussier

M. (510) 590-1789







On Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 4:14 PM stephen fie <sfie415 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Claire
> I totally agree with you, because of the phone to his ear, he gives nobody
> the opportunity or time to jump in or even make a choice on the swarm. I
> guess making a living is more important than having  a hobby!
>
>
> Stephen Fie
> *SMF Glass Co*.
> *415-726-7256*
>
>
> On Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM Claire Lussier via Swarms <
> swarms at buzz.marinbeekeepers.org> wrote:
>
>> I guess I am confused. I thought swarms were first come first serve. Are
>> you saying that for paid extractions you do not allow the person calling in
>> to select the person and, possibly price, that meets their needs?
>>
>>
>>
>> Claire Lussier
>>
>> M. (510) 590-1789
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 3:53 PM Jonathan Magnusson via Swarms <
>> swarms at buzz.marinbeekeepers.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Claire, it seems that you are not following the swarm list protocols. I
>>> viewed this colony this morning after stating on the thread that I was
>>> taking responsibility for this.  I have this on the books for Friday.
>>>
>>> Please make sure that you have read and abide by the protocol in place.
>>>
>>> Thank you,
>>>
>>> Jonathan Magnusson
>>> 707-934-0080
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM Claire Lussier via Swarms <
>>> swarms at buzz.marinbeekeepers.org> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I talked to David and have a date for removal.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Claire Lussier
>>>>
>>>> M. (510) 590-1789
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 8:15 AM WordPress via Swarms <
>>>> swarms at buzz.marinbeekeepers.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> *From:* David
>>>>>
>>>>> *Email address: * david at 33owls.com
>>>>>
>>>>> *Phone:* 415.847.1788
>>>>>
>>>>> *Type of insect:* Honeybee
>>>>>
>>>>> *Bunched/clustered or coming/going from entrance:* Coming/Going from
>>>>> entrance hole
>>>>>
>>>>> *Township in Marin:* San Rafael
>>>>>
>>>>> *Address of swarm, if one was given:* Albion St and Altena St
>>>>>
>>>>> *Location of Swarm: *IN a structure/building (this might involve an
>>>>> extraction, and is not necessarily a swarm)
>>>>>
>>>>> *If "Other" for swarm location, here are the details: *
>>>>>
>>>>> *Duration: *They've taken up residence
>>>>>
>>>>> *Height of swarm:* 16-20 feet
>>>>>
>>>>> *Comments:*
>>>>> They are in a soffit. I can actually see them through a tiny credit
>>>>> card sized slit in my ceiling also (see attached image).
>>>>>
>>>>> Here's a video of the bees: https://youtu.be/5XOIj5urdO0
>>>>>
>>>>> this is where they are living in relation to the house:
>>>>> https://app.screencast.com/0TF6vxESAE0nb
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