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. 

Time to order bee packages or nucs!

If you are new to beekeeping, have lost your bees
or want to add another colony (or two), now is the time to place your order.
 
 
Dr. David Peck
Dr. David Peck

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.

website hosting & maintenance: MDI Websites