Miami Valley Beekeepers Association: Join Bee Swarmed and Help Our Community!

FREE BEES & Community Support: A Win-Win for the Miami Valley!

The Miami Valley Beekeepers Association (MVBA) is thrilled to announce a new initiative aimed at better serving our community and promoting the health of our local bee populations: a partnership with Bee Swarmed!

What is Bee Swarmed?

Bee Swarmed (www.beeswarmed.com) is a fantastic online platform that connects beekeepers with individuals who have discovered honeybee swarms. When a homeowner or business encounters a swarm, they can report it on Bee Swarmed, and registered beekeepers in the area are notified. This allows for the safe and efficient relocation of these valuable pollinators, preventing them from establishing hives in undesirable or dangerous locations.

Why is this important?

• Community Safety: Swarms can cause concern for homeowners, and Bee Swarmed provides a safe and reliable way to address these situations.

• Bee Conservation: By rescuing swarms, we are helping to ensure the survival and growth of our local bee populations, which are vital for pollination and our ecosystem.

• Free Bees for Beekeepers: This platform offers a potential source of free bees for local beekeepers, bolstering hive numbers and promoting apiary growth.

Educating Our Community:

To make this initiative a success, we need your help in educating the community about Bee Swarmed. Many people are unaware of this valuable resource, and we need to spread the word!

How You Can Help:

• Share on Social Media: Please share this information about Bee Swarmed on your social media platforms. Help us reach a wider audience!

• Spread the Word: Tell your friends, family, and neighbors about Bee Swarmed. Encourage them to use the platform if they encounter a swarm.

• Join Bee Swarmed (It's Free!): If you are a beekeeper, please register on www.beeswarmed.com. It's completely free, and it will allow you to be notified of swarms in your area.

• Stay Tuned for MVBA Partnership Information: The MVBA has set up a partnership account on Bee Swarmed. This will streamline the swarm notification process and ensure that our members are among the first to be contacted about swarms. Look for upcoming announcements on how to join the MVBA partnership list.

Why Join the MVBA Partnership?

Being on the MVBA partnership list will provide a direct avenue to be notified of swarms, giving members priority access to these valuable resources. This will help strengthen local apiaries and support our community's beekeeping efforts.

Together, we can make a difference!

By working together and utilizing Bee Swarmed, we can protect our local bee populations, educate our community, and ensure the safe relocation of swarms. Let's make the Miami Valley a haven for bees!

Watch for upcoming information on how to add the MVBA partnership account and be on the short list to find out about swarms!