Question One

What are the benefits to visiting a local beekeeping club?

If you are looking into becoming a beekeeper, one of the best ways it to find a mentor.  The SVBA is fortunate to have many members who have been beekeeping for decades.  Besides the education, we are a pretty fun group and we do look forward to meeting new people!

Question Two

Are there any specific benefits to becoming a SVBA member?

SVBA membership includes access to meeting minutes (which is helpful if you miss a meeting with a speaker whose topic is important to your business) as well as our help in promoting your business.  Hobby Beekeepers may find the rental of our honey extractor a benefit to keeping costs down. Click here to become a member.

Question Three

How to I rent the honey extractor?

When you become a member of the SVBA, you will be able to rent the honey extractor for $10 a day.  For more information visit our honey extractor page.

Question Four

Help!  I have bees in my yard! Who do I call?

There is a website available with a list of beekeepers that are willing to capture swarms.  Michigan Bee Removal service.

You can also contact the club by emailing the group's Secretary at SVBAsec@gmail.com.  An email will be sent out to members on the swarm list.  Please make sure that you do have honey bees before contacting anyone.  Please note that there may be costs associated with capturing a swarm or removing a hive.