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Helping People Help Bees

The Santa Barbara Beekeeper’s Association is dedicated to the promotion and advancement of beekeeping through best management practices, the education and mentoring of people about honey bees and beekeeping, and increasing public awareness of environmental concerns affecting honey bees. You too can join the Association!

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Local Bees in Danger

Todd Bebb

March 3, 2014

For Immediate Release: March 3, 2014
Contact: Todd Bebb, Vice President, Santa Barbara Beekeepers Association (SBBA)
805-450-9194; todd@sbba.org

Local Bees in Danger – California Department of Food and Agriculture Plans Pesticide Application in Carpinteria and Summerland

In response to the discovery of 2 Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP) in residential citrus trees in Carpinteria and Summerland, the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) is planning a targeted pesticide application in Carpinteria, in the Cravens Lane and Foothill Road area, possibly affecting numerous residential properties. This application follows on the heels of similar sprayings throughout the State, and most recently, Ojai in Ventura County.

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Bumble Bee Rescue

Santa Barbara Beekeepers Association

January 24, 2014

Bumble bees are a little difficult to move. But with a little time and perseverance they were moved out of the attic and to a safe location. SBBA loves all pollinators.