The Alameda County Beekeepers Association

Get Help with a Honey Bee Swarm in the Bay Area

To report Honey Bee swarms, call
(510) 898-6696.

One of our volunteers will take information and arrange for timely, safe, free relocation.

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Become an ACBA Member

The ACBA membership includes commercial and hobbyist beekeepers, and those who just have an interest from around the county — a network of people and resources as comprehensive as the club’s history of more than 100 years.

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Donate

To make a tax-deductible donation to the Alameda County Beekeepers Association, click here.

Donations help us provide free swarm removal services and educate the public about bees and pollination.

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Fight American Foulbrood

AFB is an infectious brood disease present in larvae, wax, honey, and propolis.

Know the signs and get help: the club will dispose of infected equipment for free.

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December In-Person Potluck and Elections

In person: San Leandro Marina Community Center 15301 Wicks Blvd, San Leandro, CA, United States

Join us for the annual potluck holiday party and officer elections! Meet old friends or make new ones, and talk about bees and your plans for the upcoming year. Bring something delicious to share (wine/beer/mead is okay!). Soda and sparkling water will be provided.

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January In-Person Meeting: Phil Stob on Bait Hives

In person: San Leandro Marina Community Center 15301 Wicks Blvd, San Leandro, CA, United States

Join us for a presentation by Phil Stob on bait hives! What makes an effective, practical swarm-trap in the East Bay? How can we save our neighbors the drama of dealing with swarms? How can we easily capture swarms from our own hives? How can we get free local bees? …

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The nonprofit Alameda County Beekeepers Association, established in 1916, provides education, support and resources for beekeepers and the public.

  • Speakers on honeybee biology, behavior and husbandry
  • Honeybee swarm removal
  • Hands-on classes and workshops
  • Presentations to schools and organizations
  • Educational booth at the Alameda County Fair

Scheduled ACBA meetings are held at 7:30 PM on the second Tuesday of most months at the San Leandro Marina Community Center, 15301 Wicks Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94577. However, meetings are often held in other outdoor locations during the summer months; see the in-person meeting schedule for details.

Everyone is welcome — members and non-members alike. In addition, special guest speaker presentations are often held via Zoom on the third Tuesday of the month; check the speaker schedule for details.

If there’s a swarm of bees in your yard, call 510-898-6696 to be connected with a local beekeeper who will safely relocate them. You can find more information on our Get Help With a Swarm page.

The Alameda County Beekeepers Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit; our federal tax ID # is 94-3465679.