Take the 2018/2019 Beekeeper Survey

2017/18 Maine Honeybee Survey Results (PDF)

2016/17 Maine Honeybee Survey Results (PDF)

The purpose of the Apiary Program is to prevent the introduction and/or spread of regulated honey bee diseases, parasites, and undesirable genetic material in resident and migratory honey bee colonies, as well as encourage and maintain interstate movement of honey bees for crop pollination and honey production.

• On this page:
  • Licensing, Importing and Inspection
  • Education, Training and Events
  • Swarm Collectors
  • Pollinator Resources

Licensing, Importing and Inspection of Honey Bees

Anyone who keeps honeybees in Maine MUST obtain an apiary license.

• Apiary License Application (PDF) (DOCX)
• Fee Schedule (PDF)

Anyone who imports bees into Maine MUST submit an Import Notification of Bees form, a health certificate from the State of origin and pay the appropriate fee.

• Import Notification of Bees (DOCX)
• Fee Schedule (PDF)

Honey bee colonies in Maine may be inspected for regulated diseases and parasites. Inspections of colonies may also be performed upon request.

• Hive Inspection Request Form
  

Education, Training and Events

The Apiary program educates beekeepers, growers and the general public about bee keeping techniques and the value of honeybees to Maine agricutlure

List of Swarm Collectors (as of October 2018)

 

Pollinator Resources

Understanding Native Bees, the Great Pollinators: Enhancing Their Habitat in Maine (PDF)

Honey Bees and Blueberry Pollination (PDF)

USDA NRCS Pollinator Biology and Habitat Report (PDF)

Maine Bumblebee Atlas

 

Updated: July 16, 2019