WSBA has an established mentor program. Following are the people who have signed up as volunteers to assist new beekeepers with advice and on site assistance. They will also respond to most calls for swarm capture.

Swarm in cluster

Seen a swarm like this? Then call one of the folks below.

South Kitsap:

George Purkett, (360)895-9116, george@WestSoundBees.org

Central Kitsap:

David Mackovjak, (360)340-0381, davidm@WestSoundBees.org
Stan Jorgensen, (360)697-2564, stan@WestSoundBees.org
Mike Johnson, (360)830-0295, mike@WestSoundBees.org
Roy Barton, (360)613-0175, roy@WestSoundBees.org

North Kitsap:

Bill Jones, (360)297-2134, bill@WestSoundBees.org
Paul Lundy, (360)297-6743, paulL@WestSoundBees.org

Bainbridge Island:

Jim Willmann, (206)842-5991, jim@WestSoundBees.org

If you would like to be added to the mentor list please contact George Purkett at
(360)895-9116