Central Beekeepers Alliance

Bee Registration Time in New Brunswick

All New Brunswick beekeepers are required to complete an Application to keep bees form and send it in to the Provincial Apiarist by May 31st, 2009. There is no fee, but registration is required by law.

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Different Types of Hives

The hive that is most common in our area seems to be the 10 frame Langstroth hive or commercial hive that uses brood boxes and honey supers. Which is the type of hive I will use to raise bees. As a beginner, I will use the standard equipment and practices available in my area, which allow me to [...]

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Adventures in Beekeeping – from the Beginning

This year I will become a beekeeper and I am so excited. It is a completely new experience as I’ve only ever read or talked about bees. Since joining the local beekeeping group (CBA) last May, I have discovered a charming hobby and a wonderful group of beekeepers. Most people that keep honeybees seem to [...]

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When the Snow is Over the Bee Hives

While a good blanket of snow around a bee hive is good for insulation, we know, I have to confess that I get worried when my hives disappear completely underneath the white stuff.

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Inside an Observation Hive

A glass-fronted indoor hive, located at Gilbey's Gallery in Keswick Ridge, New Brunswick, allows even the most nervous visitor to get up-close-and personal with an active colony of honey bees.

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