This is the new home of responders to the Los Angeles Bee Rescue Hotline.

This board is only for posting and responding to Bee Hotline calls.

Want to discuss anything pertaining to Backwards Beekeeping? Head over to the Los Angeles Backwards Beekeepers Yahoo group.

The Bee Rescue Hotline is a service of the Backwards Beekeepers, a group of organic, treatment-free beekeepers in Los Angeles, with branches now forming in other cities.

We're "Backwards" because we rely on observation and natural practices to keep our bees thriving rather than pesticides, chemicals, or treatments of any kind.

We're continually growing as more and more people discover the enjoyment and worth of encouraging our native feral bee population. Our goal is to do right by the bees so that the bees can return the favor.

Learn more at BackwardsBeekeepers.com.

IMPORTANT NOTES! PLEASE READ:

—Bees can be dangerous. The Backwards Beekeepers are a volunteer organization, not a contractor or professional business. Posts on this board are informational only and not a solicitation of any kind. Always wear protective clothing when approaching or dealing with bees. Do not approach or handle bees without proper instruction and training.

—If you are going to respond to Bee Rescue Hotline call, please post a reply on this board that you are doing so. This is to ensure that callers don't get a barrage of responses.

—This group is for volunteers only. Charging money for bee rescues (other than a travel reimbursement of $1/mile) is not allowed. Anyone using these posts for business purposes will be removed from the group.