Bee Aware!  A colony of about 8,000 Africanized Killer bees settled in a fig tree at 936  Mackenzie Drive.  An innocent

  Bulletin Board Project a Bust
Much to our regret, after talking to the city and doing some research, the neighborhood association board members have decided to call off putting up the bulletin board.  This is because of the cost of the variance which is required to allow us to erect such a structure.  The cost of the variance alone is over $1000.  Paying for the variance would not guarantee that we would get approval to put the bulletin board up.  All monies donated to this project will be returned.  We thank you for your support of this project.

Carol Jernigan

bystander was attacked which means the bees were very aggressive.  The tree has been treated and all of the bees are gone. 
     If you happen to see or hear many bees, please contact:  Bee Control Specialist, a branch of Beemaster at 803-6852, ask for Verlin Boeder.  For a small fee, Verlin will come to your property and dispose of the bees. 
    To help avoid having bees choosing to nest in your trees make sure all dead or rotting tree limbs are trimmed and sealed with a tree sealer.         
Submitted by Carla Raetzel

Editor's Note:  Not ALL bees are Killer Bees, if you see swarming bees, call an expert who will know the difference and act accordingly

Newsletters published quarterly by the
WOODLEA MELROSE
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN
PO Box 33202, Phoenix, 85061
Chairperson:  Dottie Smith, 265-2720
Vice Chair: Terry Kleber, 287-0881
Treasurer: Monica Morrow, 200-9625
Secretary: Carol Jernigan, 279-3521
Information Officer /Newsletter Editor: Nancy Battles, 264-1147

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