Maine State Beekeepers Association
We love honeybees - you should too
Good morning every one! I want to take a moment and THANK the Maine Bee Swarm Hot Line and our group! An extra special THANK YOU with much gratitude goes out to Erin, Philip, Larry and Fred. I happen to have Monday off, such a beautiful day, and our garage in need of paint. So, the project of the day had me on a ladder, painting and just plain enjoying the day. I had visited the … [Read more...]
Review by Geoff MacLean Last year, I safely removed honey bee colonies from five homes around Greater Portland, but sure wish I’d had the opportunity to read a great book on the subject first! Let’s take a look at what I believe is the first comprehensive guide to honey bee colony removals, written by Cindy Bee and Bill Owens, masters at the craft of honey bee colony … [Read more...]
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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 … [Read more...]
Photos from some of Geoff MacLean’s recent Honey Bee removal projects … [Read more...]
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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...]
