Keith Hawkins, Extension Agent, Beauregard Parish
Homeowners, landlords, realtors and other property owners have called the AgCenter office in Beauregard about locating beekeepers to remove honey bee swarms and infestations. These citizens have a humane attitude toward honey bees because of their usefulness for both pollination and honey production. There are several ways to locate beekeepers:
Finally, the SW LA Beekeepers Association has monthly meeting on the first Monday of each month in DeRidder. The topics for these meeting provide educational support to local beekeepers. If you have questions or comments about beekeeping, call 337-463-7006.
If you want to receive regular email updates from LSU Horticulture, then email Keith Hawkins at khawkins@agcenter.lsu.edu to request these updates. You can also sign up to be on the “Beemail” list for information about beekeeping.
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