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.
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May 19, 2026, 7 pm
Anne Frey
Go With The Flow: Nectar Flows, Bloom Dates, and How They Help You
Join Betterbee’s Head Beekeeper, EAS Master Beekeeper Anne Frey, for an examination of how seasonal honey flows influence the lives of our bees. Though we will discuss some common species of flower that occur in many regions, Anne’s main focus will be general principles of managing hives through honey flows – helpful no matter what plants bloom in your particular area.
June 22, 2026, 7 pm
Dr. David Peck
Virulence Evolution: Never Underestimate a Parasite
Dr. Peck is the Director of Research and Education at Betterbee in Greenwich, NY, where he assists in product development and research, and also teaches classes and develops scientifically-sound educational materials. His ongoing research includes testing new miticides and miticide formulations, as well as testing new prototypes of beekeeping products.