Montgomery County Beekeeping Association
A webpage dedicated to the beekeepers of Montgomery County
This is a place to talk about bees, beekeeping, honey and all related topics
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Time to get the ball rolling. With dues we can afford new programs for our future
Started by Keal Madsen 1 hour ago.
ORDER YOUR BEES...and SUBMISSIONS FOR A MCBA BANNER PIC? 5 Replies
Started by Jason Groppel. Last reply by Keal Madsen 7 hours ago.
February's Meeting Notes 2 Replies
Started by Jason Groppel. Last reply by Keal Madsen 1 day ago.
Blog Posts
Wishing the winter away?
Beekeeping has changed me in other ways I never imagined. I notice blooms on flowers and trees a lot more. (Maples in our area are already swollen and will bloom with the first extended warm spell.) I love things I used to hate. (Dandelions are some of my favorite flowers. That bee that buzzes my head while seated on my bac… Continue
Posted by Stan Coker on February 2, 2010 at 10:33pm
Latest News for our local MCBA group!
At our last meeting Karla Kean gave an excellent presentation about bees and how they affect our food / economy here in the USA.
I was SHOCKED to learn that by next year over 40% of our food will be imported...FROM THE PEOPLES' REPUBLIC OF CHINA! I don't think many of you will forget the incidents with the tainted dog food, nor the toothpa… Continue
Posted by Jason Groppel on December 5, 2009 at 9:14am
TBA Conference: My 1st!
This past weekend was exciting. The TBA conference was a special treat (TY CBees.)
I would say that I have learned a lot, but the absorbtion of so much knowledge will take some time. (like years!)
It was wonderful to glean from some ole' timers and experts.
Friday, the new beekeeper's class was filled to standing room only! (Where were my fellow newbies from Mont. Co?! hmmm) There were several retirees, couples, ladies, men, and a few young children. Our pres… Continue
Posted by Dawn Cook-Skreamer on October 18, 2009 at 11:26am — 1 Comment
I'll be home in December!
Posted by James Carrico on October 14, 2009 at 5:36am — 7 Comments
NEW BOOK ONLINE ABOUT BEES that I wrote
Here is the link to my book about Honey if you are interested.
http://www.bookrix.com/_title-en-jason-groppel-the-health-benefits-of-honey
It is short and sweet (pun intended)!
I found the book-making application and thought I would try it out.
Jason
Posted by Jason Groppel on September 2, 2009 at 11:00am — 1 Comment
Photos
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unmarked queen
Added by Abby & Jared Ross
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More installation
Added by Dawn Cook-Skreamer
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1st Hive Installation
Added by Dawn Cook-Skreamer
Notes
Feeders for the Fall
New Bee Owners (soon to bee Beekeepers). If you haven't already purchased your feeders for the Fall; now would bee a good time to place your order. I would recommend a hive top feeder because you can refill them in cold weather without chilling your bees. There are a number of hive top feeders on the market. I personally prefer the one made by BeeMax. It is an insulated one piece feeder that is very sturdy and easy to clean. With the application of weathe
… ContinueCreated by Charles "Chuck" Cook Aug 22, 2009 at 8:01am. Last updated by Charles "Chuck" Cook Jan 25.
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Created by Jason Groppel Sep 5, 2008 at 9:21am. Last updated by Charles "Chuck" Cook Jan 23.
Feed Feed Feed
Everyone,
We are having a very short window of warm weather (today and tomorrow). Feed, feed, feed; both sugar syrup and pollen substitute. You can add syrup to your hive top feeders or just set feeders out somewhere away from your be yard. Feeding in the bee yard could cause robbing.
Just place pollen substitute on a paper plate or some other flat surface and just watch the bees gorge themselves. Don't leave it out overnight because the dew will cause it to harden. Cr… Continue
Created by Charles "Chuck" Cook Jan 15, 2010 at 2:01pm. Last updated by Charles "Chuck" Cook Jan 15.
Apiariy Registration
Just a reminder to everyone that has not registered their apiary with the State of Tennessee.
Tennessee State Law requires you to register your colony/ies (hives). If your hive is reported and you have not submitted your registration you could receive a fine of up to $500.00. Registration is required to protect beekeepers from the expansion of pests and disease. It only takes a few minutes and
… ContinueCreated by Charles "Chuck" Cook Oct 19, 2009 at 8:29pm. Last updated by Charles "Chuck" Cook Oct. 20, 2009.
Beekeeping 4 Dummies
C-Bees has "Beekeeping for Dummies" available at the MCBA price of $13.00. The average price through the beekeeping catalogs is $20.00 to $30.00. These are not used books.
Call (931) 358-5268 to reserve your copy.
ContinueCreated by Charles "Chuck" Cook Aug 13, 2009 at 1:31pm. Last updated by Charles "Chuck" Cook Aug. 20, 2009.
Varroa News
Varroa Trap Seems To Work
Alan Harman
A new bait could see Varroa mites literally walking into a trap.
Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in Gainesville, Fla., are testing a bait-and-kill approach using sticky boards and natural chemical attractants called semioche
… ContinueCreated by Charles "Chuck" Cook Jul 1, 2009 at 8:30pm. Last updated by Charles "Chuck" Cook Jul. 2, 2009.
HSCBA
Please visit the Houston/Stewart County Beekeeper's Association at
www.houston-stewartcountybeekeepers.com
I think you will find it very interesting.
ContinueCreated by Charles "Chuck" Cook Feb 13, 2009 at 10:08pm. Last updated by Charles "Chuck" Cook Feb. 14, 2009.
National Honey Board
Check out the National Honey Board website to locate honey suppliers in the USA.
You can place your honey business on the site for a one time fee of $50.00. That will also include your logo and lots of other information you may want to include.
ContinueCreated by Charles "Chuck" Cook Feb 13, 2009 at 9:59pm. Last updated by Charles "Chuck" Cook Feb. 14, 2009.
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