The Knox Lincoln County Beekeepers is a chapter of the Maine State Beekeeping Association.
We were founded in 2003. Our goal is to encourage and support beekeeping as a hobby in the Knox Lincoln
County area. Honey bees are vital to the pollination of all of our flowers, fruits and vegetables.
In recent years Varroa mites and Tracheal mites have invaded the United States. These mites have killed
nearly all wild honey bee hives across the country. The need for managed bee hives has never been
greater then it is right now.
Beekeeping is a fun and inexpensive hobby. Plus you get all of that wonderful honey to share with
your friends and family. Bees are fascinating creatures with a complex social structure. You will
get hours of enjoyment just setting quietly and watching them go about their work.
The best way to get started is to attend a Bee School. KLCB offers
Bee School each spring. You will
not only learn what is required to manage bees in this environment, you will also meet other
community members that share your interest in beekeeping.
Click here to find out more about Bee School
Click here to get your application to join KLCB
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Saturday 4/17/12
Package Bee Pick Up Day
and Demonstration
Dick and Jean Vose hosted this day at their home in Nobleboro. Jean gave a mock
installation demonstration of both packages and nucs.
Their beehives were very busy and gave folks a good look at overwintered hives
activity at this time. They both answered many questions
about installation of bees and general management.
Getting ready to install the package
Removing the syrup can
How to place the queen cage
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