Our February meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 24, 2026
7-9 pm 

We will meet in Bristol Aggie - Student Commons
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In this talk, we’ll walk through practical winter management of honey bee colonies and how to assess winter losses.

We’ll go over where your bees should be now and what to expect in the coming weeks.

We’ll then look at how to evaluate equipment from deadouts and piece together what may have gone wrong.

Finally, we’ll cover what to look for in comb and equipment, including signs of pests and diseases, and how to determine whether equipment is safe to repopulate in the spring.

Learning these lessons can help improve winter survival in future seasons.

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ABOUT OUR SPEAKER:

Paul Tessier began his work with the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) in 2017 as a Seasonal Apiary Inspector and transitioned to a full-time Apiary Inspector role in 2020.

In 2025, he received a Certificate of Achievement recognizing his contributions to the department. His responsibilities include inspecting honey bee colonies imported into Massachusetts, overseeing honey bee health regulations within the state, and managing the State Apiary located on the campus of Bristol County Agricultural High School.

Paul is not only highly knowledgeable about honey bees and beekeeping in Massachusetts but also deeply committed to supporting and educating beekeepers across the state.