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Puget Sound Beekeepers Association

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Author: Jeff Steenbergen

Treement free top bar beekeeper in Queen Anne, Seattle. Read more about me on my blog: http://queenannebees.blogspot.com/
The PSBA Buzz

Queen Breeder Research Opportunity

Posted onJune 2, 2023June 2, 2023

Queen Breeders Research Opportunity (King County area) Curious about helping to improve the genetics of our local bees – then read on! Queen genetics are […] Read More

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Queen Cell Project – Call for Volunteers

Posted onJune 7, 2021

Queen Breeding Project for 2021 By Jeff Steenbergen Hello Beekeepers, For the last few years a handful of beekeepers have been working to improve the […] Read More

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PSBA March Beginner Lesson (Virtual)

Posted onMarch 24, 2020

At great risk of getting propolis in our keyboards we are taking our education virtual! Click the video below to watch the March beginner presentation […] Read More

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PSBA Spring Classes

Posted onMarch 4, 2020

PSBA classes are a great way to prepare for the coming beekeeping season! We’ve updated our schedule to add new class dates! Seating is limited […] Read More

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Open Application Period for 2020 Package, Nuc, and Queen Suppliers

Posted onDecember 12, 2019December 13, 2019

PSBA is dedicated to helping connect members, and the greater beekeeping community, with reputable businesses to meet their beekeeping needs. As part of this effort […] Read More

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Krispn Given will be Speaking at the PSBA Oct 22nd Meeting

Posted onOctober 14, 2019October 14, 2019

We are excited to have Krispn Given, the Apiculture Specialist at Purdue University, come talk with PSBA. He will be talking about their various research […] Read More

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PSBA Sept Meeting w/ Tristan Woodsmith from Fungi Perfecti

Posted onSeptember 17, 2019September 17, 2019

PSBA is excited to have Tristan Woodsmith from Fungi Perfecti out to speak at our next meeting about the important bee research they are doing. […] Read More

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Thomas Seeley presenting at the Pacific Science Center May 16th

Posted onMay 14, 2019April 3, 2022

Dr. Thomas D. Seeley will be at the Pacific Science Center Thursday evening, May 16th, to present his new book, The Lives of Bees. There […] Read More

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GiveBIG 4 PSBA!

Posted onMay 3, 2019May 6, 2019

Puget Sound Beekeepers Association is delighted to be participating in the annual GiveBIG 24-hour day of giving on Wednesday, May 8. DONATE TO PSBA HERE […] Read More

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Specialty Class: Swarm Prevention, Hive Splitting, and Queen Rearing

Posted onApril 26, 2019April 26, 2019

We are excited to offer this popular class just in time for swarm season! Ken Reid will walk you through the when, why, and hows […] Read More

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