Always collect swarms promptly. Stress the importance of pollination by bees in home gardens. If it was not for the pollination by bees, many fruit crops would be virtually non-existent. A jar of honey presented to a neighbour occasionally is also good for public relations. Amateur associations Members of amateur beekeeping associations can help by properly managing their own hives, by educating non-members, new members and the general public and by promptly removing swarms.
Some shires have restrictions on the keeping of bees.
Check with the shire on these restrictions before starting beekeeping.