Though this guy seems to have more shop tools than many have at their disposal, it is a nifty idea. Thanks to Prince William Regional Beekeepers for pointing us to this video. … [Read more...]
Marking Queens by Hand with Michael Palmer
April 23, 2013 by
Thanks to Prince William Regional Beekeepers for pointing us to this video. … [Read more...]
Reading Rainbow – The Life Cycle of the Honeybee
October 19, 2012 by
In 1987 Tony Jadczak, Maine’s State Apiarist and David Smith of Sparky's Apiaries, were featured on the Reading Rainbow television show The Life Cycle of the Honeybee. It is a a terrific educational piece. Kudos gentlemen. The segment where Tony appears begins at 5:55. The Life Cycle of the Honeybee from WVPT on Vimeo. Where does honey come from? And how is it made? … [Read more...]
Dennis vanEngelsdorp Speaking at the 2011 Annual Meeting
December 30, 2011 by
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...]
How to Mark a Queen Bee
April 26, 2011 by
Erin MacGregor-Forbes of Overland Apiaries Demonstrates Marking a Queen Bee at a Nuc Making Workshop of the Cumberland County Beekeepers Association. It is common practice to mark the queen with a small spot of paint on her back (thorax). A color code exists within the beekeeping industry to indicate the year the queen was introduced. International Queen Marking Color … [Read more...]
Open Feeding Pollen Substitute for Honey Bees
March 22, 2011 by
Erin MacGregor-Forbes of Overland Apiaries describes open feeding of honeybees after the flow has shut off for the season. Especially useful in urban areas where you don't want your bees bothering the neighbors. Includes recipe for Open Feeding Pollen Substitute for Honey Bees. … [Read more...]
MSBA Fall 2010 Annual Meeting – Business Session
March 21, 2011 by
MSBA Fall 2010 Annual Meeting - Business Session Held at Hannaford Hall in the Abromson Center of the University of Southern Maine in Portland. … [Read more...]
MSBA Fall 2010 Annual Meeting – Welcome from the President
March 20, 2011 by
MSBA Fall 2010 Annual Meeting - Welcome from the President Held at Hannaford Hall in the Abromson Center of the University of Southern Maine in Portland. … [Read more...]
