Pennsylvania State
Beekeepers Association

 Welcome from PSBA's President 

Welcome to the PA State Beekeepers Association web page. If you are new to the craft of managing honey bees or are a seasoned veteran, our association can help you learn the latest management techniques and keep you up to date on the latest research efforts being developed to keep our honey bees healthy.

We are blessed to have the world renowned research team from Penn State University, centered in our Commonwealth, sharing their knowledge and developments with our Association. There are many other researchers, at institutions of higher education within our borders, studying many different aspects of honey bee biology and behavior who update our members regularly. We are also fortunate to have many long time master apiarists and large commercial beekeepers represented within our organization. They are also regular contributors.

If you are brand new to the craft, please browse through our web site and locate your county on the interactive map and find the local club and state inspector serving your area and give them a call. Pollination is the most important job for our honey bees and our tables are full of a variety of fruits, vegetables and nuts because of the hard work of this fascinating insect. If you are interested in joining our membership or would like to make a donation to our research efforts please contact our secretary, Yvonne, and she will help you along the way. If you have any questions please contact me and I will help you any way I can.

Thanks for taking the time to learn more about the
PENNSYLVANIA STATE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION.

Warren Miller, President

Beekeeper Initiative to Change PA Honey Processing Law

Details

Summer 2012 Picnic

This year's PSBA Summer Picnic will be held on Saturday, July 21. The picnic will be located at the Chatham University, Pittsburgh. Details

EAS 2012

The EAS Conference and Short Course will be held August 13-17, at the University of Vermont, Burlington VT. Read more...

EAS Coming to PA in 2013!

EAS is coming to West Chester, Pennsylvania on August 5-9, 2013. Read more...

Bee Behavior Expert Studies Honeybee Swarms

Read the Smithsonian article about Thomas Seeley: "The Secret Life of Bees".

PA Farm Show

Our Farm Show page has been updated to include many photos of PSBA's participation in the 2012 PA Farm Show.

Pennsylvania Reigns at American Honey Queen Competition!

Alyssa Fine, 2011 Pennsylvania Honey Queen, was selected as the 2012 American Honey Queen on Saturday, January 14 during the American Beekeeping Federation Conference and Tradeshow in Las Vegas, NV. Details on our Honey Queen Program page.

Monthly Article By Honey Queen (updated 4/26/12)

Our PA Honey Queen is writing a monthly article detailing her activities. Read it on our Honey Queen Program page.

Archived Newsletters

Previous editions of the PSBA Newsletter are now archived online for your convenience.

Documents and Brochures Available in PDF Format

Are Honey Bees pollinators and beneficial insects or pests?

Value of Honey Bees in Pennsylvania

Give Honey Bees a Helping Hand

Beekeeping Basics

Guidance for the 2011 Farmers Market Season

CCD Research Update

For the latest developments in the search for CCD causes, see our Current Research page (updated 1-30-12).

Protecting Honey Bees from Chemical Pesticides

Excellent article by Maryann Frazier

Publication Quick Links (pdf)

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