This month we will cover how to make splits for your beehives. With the tremendous growth of a beehive in the spring, it is possible to make 2-4 splits or more and increase the size of your apiary.
Upcoming Meetings and Events
April 16, 2026 Club Meeting
Research on the potential medicinal uses of Lanternfly “honey”.
Be sure to check our March PBA newsletter for: A Beekeepers Calendar Things to Consider for April. You can find a link to past newsletters in the resource section of our website.
Check out our photo gallery page to see the swarm pictures sent in by our club members.
Congratulations to our club members…Julie Arthur, Grace Tesdall, and Ann Reed
Julie Arthur
Julie achieved her VSBA “apprentice” level beekeeping certification.
Grace Tesdall
Grace won one of the raffle prizes at the HOVB Conference.
Ann and Charlie Reed
Charlie and Ann took home a blue ribbon in the “Black Jar” division at the Heart of Virginia conference honey show. Black Jar is a blind taste test competition for the best tasting honey.