Category: Beeline

Remembering Mike Embrey: A Hero of Maryland Beekeeping

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Michael Embrey, who taught, worked beside, and befriended beekeepers across Maryland and the world, passed away on May 18, 2019 after sustaining injuries from a serious car accident three weeks earlier.  He is survived by his loving wife YanCai Embrey.  Hundreds gathered for a service of remembrance on Thursday, May 30 at the University of MD Wye Research and Education Center in Queenstown. There is a full obituary and condolence page online.  There are very few beekeepers in Maryland who were Read More …

President’s Message, June 2019

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Wow! What a great season so far. My hives are exploding with bees and piled high with supers loaded with nectar and capped honey. I am having a hard time keeping up with them. Sadly, I see that the tulip tree bloom in my backyard is starting to fade but, there is a ton of white clover popping up and will hopefully carry the nectar flow on for a while.  I hope your season is going as well as mine. Read More …

“Ten Things That Help Maryland Bees” Flyer

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MSBA recently developed a new flyer for use at public events, and is making it available for use by clubs and individuals doing pro-honey bee outreach. The state association will be printing up some copies for distribution, as well. Please contact the MSBA secretary at beeline@mdbeekeepers.org if you are interested in using this flyer! It is available as a high resolution PDF by clicking this link.  

Beekeeping News and Notes

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Click ‘Read More’ to see the details of honey bees in the news… the first-ever vaccine for honey bee diseases! … local stock may has less to do with overwintering than was though!… royal jelly bolsters stem cells to renew themselves … deformed wing disease finds a new host in Hawaii … new mushroom extract is reducing virus levels in bees
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News from the Apiary Inspectors, June 2019

Cybil Preston, State Apiary Inspector, MDA Phone 410-841-5920, Fax 841-5835, Cell 410-562-3464 Call for participants The Maryland Apiary Inspectors are once again participating in the National Honeybee Survey! We are looking for beekeepers with 8 or more beehives who would be willing and wanting to participate. This project is free of charge! During the survey, an inspector will take samples of bees and wax from each colony. Tests are run on the samples and the beekeeper will receive a print Read More …

President’s Message, June 2019

Wow! What a great season so far. My hives are exploding with bees and piled high with supers loaded with nectar and capped honey. I am having a hard time keeping up with them. Sadly, I see that the tulip tree bloom in my backyard is starting to fade but, there is a ton of white clover popping up and will hopefully carry the nectar flow on for a while.  I hope your season is going as well as mine. Read More …

Remembering Mike Embrey: A Hero of Maryland Beekeeping

Michael Embrey, who taught, worked beside, and befriended beekeepers across Maryland and the world, passed away on May 18, 2019 after sustaining injuries from a serious car accident two weeks earlier. Hundreds gathered for a service of remembrance on Thursday, May 30 at the University of MD Wye Research and Education Center in Queenstown. There is a full obituary and condolence page online.  There are very few beekeepers in Maryland who were not helped directly or indirectly by Mike’s many decades Read More …

Meetings of the MSBA Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of the Maryland State Beekeepers Association, Inc., meets three times a year: January, May and October. These discussions are held one month in advance of each General Membership Meeting in order to conduct club business and plan future activities. More information on the role and makeup of MSBA’s Board can be found under the “About Us” tab, above. In addition to the Board of Directors Meetings, MSBA conducts its annual Business Meeting and Elections during the Read More …