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June 19, 2013
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Members of the Maine State Beekeepers Association are indicated with a bee icon … [Read More...]

This document is intended as a reference and standard for honeybee management in Maine, with particular emphasis on urban/suburban … [Read More...]

Annual Bee Schools are sponsored by Local Chapters, Adult Education Programs, and sometimes in cooperation with the County Extension Service. These … [Read More...]
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Propolis, Propolis Everywhere
The 2010 honey harvest is complete and many beekeepers report a good summer crop and a disappointing fall harvest. In many areas of the state the honey flow shut off like a spigot during the early part of August due to the drought conditions during the summer. Plants resumed nectar production after some late summer rain, but it was too little, too late. In general the goldenrod honey flow didn’t … [Read more...]