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. The KLCB offers
Bee School each spring through the Medomak Valley High School Adult Education Program. 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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On May 1, 2010 we held our
first outside meeting of the season
and inspected the hives of Dick
and Jean Vose. Bees hate empty space in the hive. The comb in the top picture was built in the gap
left between the frames while the queeen cage was in place. Click on
either image to view full size.
Filling in bee space
Sample Bees
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