Welcome to MSBA
MSBA is a non-profit membership organization of beekeepers in Maine, dedicated to education, using best practices and honey bee health. Affiliated with local chapters throughout the state, MSBA also works with the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to promote the honey bee, products of the hive and initiatives to support beekeepers.
Info on ** Annual Bee Fest on September 7 **
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MSBA Annual Meeting 2025
The Annual Meeting is a full day of learning, camaraderie and fun. Meet beekeepers from all over the state and listen to talks by prominent speakers.
Read more about the Annual Meeting…[REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN]
Bee Fest 2025 [Sept 7) *ORDER BEE SUPPLIES*
Vendors:
BetterBee
Dadant&Sons**
Honey Exchange
Humble Abodes
Spicer's Bees
Swan's Honey
All vendors will take pre-orders and bring items to pick-up at the event.
Just call each and order for "Bee Fest delivery".[ORDER NOW]
**For Dadant&Sons customers, they should call the office at 570-980-9831 to place the order,. Dadant&Sons will be offering a 10% discount on their order. The order must be placed with our office, it cannot be done online. Cut off date will be the earlier of when we run out of space or Tuesday, September 2nd.
2025 Upcoming MSBA Webinars
- September 22, 7PM with Zac Lamas-"TBD"
- October 22, 7PM with Rachel Bonoan-"Why Do Bees Drink Dirty Water?"
Zoom Meeting Link for Upcoming Webinars
Dial In for Upcoming Webinars
+1 929 436 2866 US (New York)
Meeting ID:868 3034 6655
Passcode: 253900
One tap mobile +16469313860,,86830346655#,,,,*253900# US (New York)
Swarm Removal Team
Swarming is part of the honey bee's natural reproductive cycle, in which the
queen and a portion of the population leave the hive to find a new home.
These bees are largely harmless, but can be an alarming sight for some.
MSBA's volunteers can help relocate a honey bee swarm that has settled
on your property.
Please note: our volunteers DO NOT REMOVE
HONEY BEES FROM INSIDE BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES, are not
exterminators and do not remove bumble bees, wasps or hornets.
Apiary Chats with Maine Bee Inspectors Jen and Brittney!
Remaining 2025 Apiary Chats are on September 15th and October 20th, starting at 7:00 pm. Open to all beekeepers; but not recorded. Zoom link is below.
Join Zoom Meeting-
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83515019815?pwd=AinGsQarPYn9VMBurRy99SaA5iINJX.1
Meeting ID: 835 1501 9815
Passcode: 010665
One tap mobile
+19294362866,,83515019815#,,,,*010665# US (New York)
