Nellie Gail Ranch is in the midst of swarm season. This happens in spring when half of a hive decides to leave the nest, and find a new home elsewhere. Tree branches or in the middle of a tall hedge are popular locations for bees to settle, while the scout bees look for a new home. Once a new location is found, (usually within a couple of days) the bees will move on. If they found a location in your backyard (like an irrigation box), chances are they have made this their new home. Since irrigation boxes are not ideal locations for a beehive, it’s best to call an expert to have them relocated. There are 3 professionals that remove and relocate beehives in the Laguna Hills area. These include Alberta Mirisciotti (949-646-2606); Backyard Bees (714-501-5944); and Dan the Beeman (858-230-0351). Dan only handles large jobs (those located inside walls and chimneys and rafters). Prices to humanely relocate a hive start at $200.00. I hope you’ll call and have your bees relocated instead of exterminated. Our planet needs bees to pollinate fruits, nuts, and vegetables.

The Board is considering the installation of a clubhouse and business office sprinkler system to meet fire occupancy codes that will protect our recreation building, improve safety and permit more flexible use of the clubhouse. The Board reviewed proposals at a meeting on April 1, 2021, and took no action.  An Executive Session Meeting has been scheduled for the Board to further review and potentially approve a contract to design and install. We will further report to homeowners on this at the April 20^th Open Session Meeting and subsequent community mailings. If you have any questions please e-mail admin@nelliegailranch.org.