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Website info@mainebeekeepers.org Facebook-f Twitter Google-plus-g Instagram Youtube Instagram Maine State Beekeepers Association Home About MSBA About MSBA Board of Directors Bylaws Bee Line Advertising Contact us Beekeeping Resources Beekeeping Resources Beekeeping Equipment Honey Bee and Queen Suppliers Beekeepers Calendar Maine State Apiarist and Bee Inspector Honey Bee Swarm Removal Service Useful Articles and Videos Best Management Practices Local Chapters Local Chapters Local Chapter Representatives Membership Membership Become a Member Members Login Bee Line Newsletters & Webinars Education Education Annual Meeting and Conference Bee Schools Webinars Beekeeping Speakers Master Beekeeper Programs Store 0 items $0.00 Menu Home About MSBA About MSBA Board of Directors Bylaws Bee Line Advertising Contact us Beekeeping Resources Beekeeping Resources Beekeeping Equipment Honey Bee and Queen Suppliers Beekeepers Calendar Maine State Apiarist and Bee Inspector Honey Bee Swarm Removal Service Useful Articles and Videos Best Management Practices Local Chapters Local Chapters Local Chapter Representatives Membership Membership Become a Member Members Login Bee Line Newsletters & Webinars Education Education Annual Meeting and Conference Bee Schools Webinars Beekeeping Speakers Master Beekeeper Programs Store 0 items $0.00 Home About MSBA About MSBA Board of Directors Bylaws Bee Line Advertising Contact us Beekeeping Resources Beekeeping Resources Beekeeping Equipment Honey Bee and Queen Suppliers Beekeepers Calendar Maine State Apiarist and Bee Inspector Honey Bee Swarm Removal Service Useful Articles and Videos Best Management Practices Local Chapters Local Chapters Local Chapter Representatives Membership Membership Become a Member Members Login Bee Line Newsletters & Webinars Education Education Annual Meeting and Conference Bee Schools Webinars Beekeeping Speakers Master Beekeeper Programs Store 0 items $0.00 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. Swan’s Nucs for Sale SWAN’S HONEY NUCS FOR SALE We’re thrilled to announce that all 20 nucs generously donated by Swan’s Honey have been sold out! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who purchased these nucs and contributed to supporting the Maine State Beekeepers Association’s educational outreach efforts. Special thanks to Swan’s Honey for their generous donation and ongoing commitment to the beekeeping community! Beekeeping School PLEASE GO TO BEE SCHOOL BEFORE YOU GET BEES Acquiring some basic but essential skills is critical to becoming a successful beekeeper. Bee School” will get you off to a great start. In-person courses run for varying lengths from January through April, all over the state. There are also a number of online classes available in 2024. ???? ????????? ????? ???????? ??????? ???? ????? ????. ??? ?????’? ??? ???? ? ??? ?? ????? ?? ????? ???? ??? ?? ??????? ???? ??? ?????? ??? ???? ?? ????? ???? ?? ?? ? ??????????????.” — Andrew Coté BEE SCHOOL LISTINGS Queen Bee Marked BEEKEEPER’S CALENDER May Much energy is spent on swarm prevention. Temperatures can still dip into the 30s at night so beekeepers need to avoid breaking up the brood cluster and make sure that splits have enough bees to keep queen cells and brood warm. Most of your time will be spent managing for population buildup and swarm prevention. Reverse brood chambers if necessary and inspect the brood pattern. Check the queen’s performance and for symptoms of brood disease. Requeen any hives with failing or poor performing queens. READ MORE … Donate Donation Powered by Wild Apricot Membership...