GRANTS PASS, Ore. – There’s been some recent “buzz” at the Grants Pass police station.
Last week a swarm of bees chose a new home in one of the trees in the parking lot.
That’s when records specialist Christy Lansdown went into action!
Unbeknownst to many at the department, Christy is also a beekeeper and has had her own hives for 15-years.
She explained, “My love for bees developed when I was in Elementary school. My Great Grandfather was a beekeeper, and I would spend hours with him while he tended to his 30+ hives. It wasn’t until I was in my early 20’s that I was able to have hives of my own. Together, my husband and I slowly began beekeeping as a hobby.”
She gathered up the swarming bees and safely moved them to her property and bee colony.
She said if you ever see a swarm, which can be frequent in the springtime, it’s best to call a local beekeeper or a beekeepers association.
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