Carolyn Breece and Ellen Topitzhofer from the OSU Honey Bee Lab created these helpful videos for beginners and experienced beekeepers alike.
Click here: OSU Training Videos
Linn Benton Beekeepers Association
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Carolyn Breece and Ellen Topitzhofer from the OSU Honey Bee Lab created these helpful videos for beginners and experienced beekeepers alike.
Click here: OSU Training Videos
WHAT: Gathering of beekeepers from Linn and Benton Counties to hear presentations by experts and local beekeepers and share information on various beekeeping topics
WHEN: 6:30 pm on the Third Wednesday of each month
WHERE: Corvallis Waldorf School, 3855 NE Hwy 20, Corvallis
COST: Free
Email us with questions: Contact Us
LBBA schedules speakers with timely topics to help you in your beekeeping endeavors. Our speakers are all volunteers who are willing to share their knowledge to help you be successful. Please be sure to thank them for taking the time to share with us.
WHAT: Gathering of beekeepers from Linn and Benton Counties to hear presentations by experts and local beekeepers and share information on various beekeeping topics
WHEN: 6:30 pm on the Third Wednesday of each month
WHERE: Corvallis Waldorf School, 3855 NE Hwy 20, Corvallis, OR 97330
COST: Free
Email us with questions: Contact Us
DATE | SPEAKER | SUBJECT |
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January 31 | Everett Kaser, Wes Dickerman, Dave Matis | Winter Care |
February 21 | No Monthly Meeting | Bee School being held in place of regular monthly meeting. |
February 24 | LBBA Bee School | Beginning Beekeeping - Waldorf School |
March 20 | Tad Buford | Hive examination and nuc making. |
April 17 | Dewey Caron | What Is Your Plan? (mid April to mid May bee care) |
May 15 | Eric McEwen | Natural Nest Beekeeping |
June 19 | No Meeting | Meeting replaced with Field Dy on June 23rd. Registration required due to limited space. |
June 23 (Sunday) | Field Day at OSU Apiary | 2024 Field Day |
July 17 | TBD | TBD |
August 21 | Andony Melathopoulos | TBD |
September 18 | Camille Dill (Shonnard's Beekeeping Dept.) | Planting for Pollinators |
October 16 | TBD | TBD |
November 20 | TBD | TBD |
December 18 | No Meeting | Enjoy the holidays and see you in 2025! |
For a list of our 2015 speakers go HERE.
For a list of our 2016 speakers go HERE.
For a list of our 2017 speakers go HERE.
For a list of our 2018 speakers go HERE.
For a list of our 2019 speakers go HERE.
For a list of our 2020 speakers go HERE.
For a list of our 2021 speakers go HERE.
For a list of our 2022 speakers go HERE.
For a list of our 2023 speakers go HERE.
One of the benefits of being a paid club member is the use of our honey extraction equipment.
We currently have 2 kits available for your use. If you would like to reserve a kit please contact one of the following club members by phone or email to check on availability.
Suzi M. 541-967-9607 or email
Everett K. 541-928-5259 or email
So, you went out today and found a swarm of bees on the tree in your yard. You’re worried because that looks like an awful lot of bees and you don’t want to get stung and you don’t want your children stung. That’s a reasonable response. So, what should you do?
DON’T PANIC! Swarming bees are just looking for a new home. Since they don’t have a home or honey to defend, they are not really in the mood for stinging, unless you decide to disturb them first!
DON’T get out the can of insecticide and spray them. Much of the food we eat depends on these little gals for pollination.
DO give us a call! There are lots of beekeepers who would LOVE to come take this swarm off your hands. Most will even do it at no cost to you.
Look below and you will find a list of direct phone numbers for those who collect swarms or call: 541-203-0117 and we’ll help find someone to help you out. If they do structural removals (cutouts), it will say, otherwise they only do normal swarm removals like in the photo on this page.
What if you can’t find a beekeeper? Well, remember that your swarm is just a group of temporarily homeless bees. As soon as they find someplace to settle, they’ll leave. In the meantime, just leave them alone and maybe take a few minutes to marvel at these wonderful little creatures.
For Yellow Jackets & Hornets, see the information below the swarm list.
LEGEND: "Text OK" means you may contact them by text.Go directly to: [Adair Village] [Albany] [Brownsville] [Corvallis] [Jefferson] [Lacomb] [Lebanon] [Millersburg] [Monroe] [Philomath] [Salem] [Scio] [Shedd] [Sweet Home] [Tangent]
Adair Village
- Tim Wydronek · 541-730-4849 · Text OK
- Carter Ingle · 503-523-6851 · Text OK
- Wesley Dickerman · 541-401-0241 · Performs Cutouts · Text OK
- Anthoney Kelly · 541-974-6023 · Text OK
- Adam Miller · 541-829-9197 · Text OK
Albany
- Adam Miller · 541-829-9197 · Text OK
- Carter Ingle · 503-523-6851 · Text OK
- Anthoney Kelly · 541-974-6023 · Text OK
- Tim Wydronek · 541-730-4849 · Text OK
- Rena Brown · 541-255-9220 · Text OK
- Everett Kaser · 541-928-5259
- Wesley Dickerman · 541-401-0241 · Performs Cutouts · Text OK
Brownsville
- Rena Brown · 541-255-9220 · Text OK
- Anthoney Kelly · 541-974-6023 · Text OK
Corvallis
- Anthoney Kelly · 541-974-6023 · Text OK
- Joe Neelands · 541-619-8942 · Text OK
- Carter Ingle · 503-523-6851 · Text OK
- Tim Wydronek · 541-730-4849 · Text OK
- Adam Miller · 541-829-9197 · Text OK
- Everett Kaser · 541-928-5259
- Wesley Dickerman · 541-401-0241 · Performs Cutouts · Text OK
Jefferson
- Anthoney Kelly · 541-974-6023 · Text OK
- Wesley Dickerman · 541-401-0241 · Performs Cutouts · Text OK
Lacomb
- Rena Brown · 541-255-9220 · Text OK
- Anthoney Kelly · 541-974-6023 · Text OK
Lebanon
- Wesley Dickerman · 541-401-0241 · Performs Cutouts · Text OK
- Anthoney Kelly · 541-974-6023 · Text OK
- Rena Brown · 541-255-9220 · Text OK
Millersburg
- Wesley Dickerman · 541-401-0241 · Performs Cutouts · Text OK
- Anthoney Kelly · 541-974-6023 · Text OK
- Tim Wydronek · 541-730-4849 · Text OK
Monroe
- Joe Neelands · 541-619-8942 · Text OK
- Anthoney Kelly · 541-974-6023 · Text OK
Philomath
- Joe Neelands · 541-619-8942 · Text OK
- Adam Miller · 541-829-9197 · Text OK
- Carter Ingle · 503-523-6851 · Text OK
- Tim Wydronek · 541-730-4849 · Text OK
- Anthoney Kelly · 541-974-6023 · Text OK
Salem
- Wesley Dickerman · 541-401-0241 · Performs Cutouts · Text OK
Scio
- Anthoney Kelly · 541-974-6023 · Text OK
Shedd
- Anthoney Kelly · 541-974-6023 · Text OK
- Wesley Dickerman · 541-401-0241 · Performs Cutouts · Text OK
Sweet Home
- Rena Brown · 541-255-9220 · Text OK
- Anthoney Kelly · 541-974-6023 · Text OK
Tangent
- Tim Wydronek · 541-730-4849 · Text OK
- Wesley Dickerman · 541-401-0241 · Performs Cutouts · Text OK
- Anthoney Kelly · 541-974-6023 · Text OK
In other parts of Oregon, check the Oregon State Beekeepers Association Swarm Call List.
In other parts of the United States, contact your state beekeeping association.
If you know for sure you have yellow jackets or hornets, please contact Dan Scollard at 541-753-6861.
This free service safely removes yellow jacket and hornet nests and their occupants from your property. Their venom is necessary in the manufacture of lifesaving allergy shots. Your call is important and appreciated as your nest has the potential to save someones life. Turn your nuisance into your neighbor’s medicine! For more information check out Oregonwasp.com.