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“Help, bees moved into my house!”

First of all, are they bees or wasps? In August and September, it’s almost always wasps. Check out our blog post for more details.

Second, read our resource page on how to handle and evict them, regardless of who your new tenants are.

”Help, I have a swarm of bees!”

Information to identify a honey bee swarm and report it for collection and removal. Services are also available for removal from structures.

Bee and Honey FAQs

Are they honey bees or yellow jackets? What’s raw honey? Your questions answered on our blog.

Have a question you want us to answer? Ask us!

Basic Beekeeping Short Course in Flemington

Two full-day classes taught on consecutive Saturdays in September 2025 Learn all the basics of this fascinating hobby: biology, equipment, disease management, plants, laws, and harvesting honey. Scholarships available.

Managed Mentoring

Two-year program taught by Master Beekeeper and former NWNJBA president Kevin Inglin.

Honey Locator

Looking for a source of fresh local honey? Visit our honey locator web page to find out how to obtain local honey near you in New Jersey.

Volunteer Opportunities

Like talking about bees? We have events throught the spring and summer where you can volunteer for the club. Check out our blog post and let us know if you want to come hang out!

Northwest New Jersey Beekeepers Association Executive Board

Left to right: Idria Knecht, Communications; Vanessa Preston, Secretary; Tameeka Chang, Former President;

James Zdepski, 2nd VP; Eleanor Tessier, President; Rick Knecht, Treasurer;

Laura Joiner, 3rd VP; Doug Atkinson, 1st VP; Jean Miller, Outreach

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