Maine State Beekeepers Association

January 28, 2012

January 2012 – The Beekeepers Calendar

There are lots of great things for the Maine Beekeeper to do to keep cabin fever at bay during these snow months. For instance: Assemble and repair beekeeping equipment. Purchase new equipment if necessary. Read beekeeping texts and periodicals. Sign up for a beekeeping course offered by Extension, Adult Education or local beekeeping association. Renew your Maine State Beekeepers membership Attend the North American Beekeeping Conference & Tradeshow (ABF Annual Conference) January … Read More...

Swarm Catching: A Fun [Club] Opportunity?

We're now just a month away from the kickoff of our honey bee swarm season in Maine. With a little preparation, and the right attitude, we can have fun rescuing some of Mother Nature's most healthy, robust colonies. Without our help, they are probably in for a short lifespan as a feral colony in a small tree, your neighbor's attic, or even worse, stuck out in the open come late fall. Last year, my phone started ringing on May 1st and by the end of May we had picked up, scooped up, gently placed and/ or marched single-file … Read More...

Dennis vanEngelsdorp Speaking at the 2011 Annual Meeting

Morbidity and Mortality in the Bee Yard.... and what to do about it? PART I Dennis vanEngelsdorp Speaking at the Maine State Beekeepers Association Annual Meeting Saturday, October 15, 2011 Lewiston, Main … Read More...