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2 October 2022April 2024 Field Day
25 April 2024The NSW Department of Primary Industries has published a plain English guide to catching swarms and moving bees.
Recreational Beekeepers in the Inner West are in the Blue Zone.
Can I catch a swarm?
Yes, but only within the blue zone and you can only move it once from where you catch it.
You must alcohol wash a sample of 300 bees before you move the hive with the bees in it.
No permit is required.
Can I move my bees?
No, not as a recreational beekeeper. You will need a permit from DPI.
For current information, please refer to the DPI website.