Did you know catching swarms is one of the easiest way to catch free bees for free? The hardest part, of course, is finding them. The Mid-Columbia Beekeepers Association has an automated Swarm Contact List on our Swarm Removal page. It will list current paid beekeeper member’s contact information on the days of the week…
As we prepare for the coming spring hive inspections, one item on the beekeepers checklist “Is the hive Queen right?” One reason this is so critical at this time of the year, is that without a surviving queen this early in the year and no brood to create one, the hive cannot make worker bees,…
Keeping up with whats going on with the Mid-Columbia Beekeeping Association can be pretty challenging, as we have been known to jump into events within a week or even a days notice. This year we are working hard to provide a good calendar of events so you have a central calendar to keep track of where MCBA is at.
With every great club there are plenty of opportunities to volunteer, or serve. Mid-Columbia Beekeepers association would not be here today without the regular volunteers that help us to complete our mission.
Do you still have honey for sale from last year? Are you a commercial outfit wanting to sell bees to our members? Do you have equipment or hives to sell? Introducing the Bee Club Classifieds. Like other areas in the new website, it is well organized, and allows you to post ads similar to other Online…
What an active year for the association. Enjoy this short slide show that summarizes all that happen in 2018.