What Works in Maryland, Anyway?

We all know that keeping our bees healthy is a challenge that gets harder every year, and that many chemical interventions seem to be doing as much (or more) harm as good as we go forward. Yet many Integrated Pest Management (IPM) methods are terribly labor intensive. What is a Maryland Beekeeper to do?

The team at the University of Maryland Entomology Department is interested in recruiting local beekeepers to try out a novel hive configuration that makes one IPM approach—drone brood removal—faster and easier, with a possible boost to your honey harvest.

Wanna learn how to participate? [more]

 

Making Sure You Know What's in the Jar

Most consumers might assume that they can be sure that the contents of a honey bear or a honey jar picked up at the store contain what is written on the label, but in recent years sometimes that has not been the case. This year, the MSBA worked with Del. Kathy Afzali to protect Maryland's consumers and beekeepers from the harm caused by fraudulent or adulterated honey.

Maryland now has a law, passed unanimously, that means if "honey" is on the label, that's what you are putting on your table. And you can learn more about what that matters. [details]

Of Course You Have Questions!

Beekeepers are used to getting lots of questions, and we are happy to respond to yours.

Please check out our FAQ to learn how to join, where to learn, and many more things about the world of honeybees and beekeeping. [more]