Kaufman Area Beekeepers Association

Kaufman Area Beekeepers Association Public Page for Kaufman Area Beekeepers Association located in Kaufman, Texas. Meetings are at 6:30-8:00 on the second Tuesday of each month.

04/11/2026

🐝 APRIL MEETING – NATURAL VARROA CONTROL? 🌿 🐝

Struggling with varroa mites? You won’t want to miss this one.

Join us for our April 14th Kaufman Area Beekeepers Meeting featuring a special guest expert on essential oils for varroa mite management.

📅 Tuesday, April 14
📍 Kaufman United Methodist Church
208 S. Houston St., Kaufman, TX

🕠 New Beekeeper Class: 5:30 – 6:20 PM
🕡 Monthly Meeting: 6:30 – 8:00 PM

🎤 Guest Speaker: Gene Cushion

🌿 Topic: Using Essential Oils for Varroa Mite Management

Varroa mites are one of the biggest threats to honey bee colonies worldwide — but there are natural, alternative approaches worth exploring. Gene will share practical insights on using essential oils as part of your mite management strategy, including what works, what to watch for, and how to apply them effectively.

👉 Whether you're treatment-free, treatment-light, or just curious — this is a must-attend session.

Bring your questions, bring a friend, and come see what the BUZZ is all about! 🐝🍯

04/10/2026

Ready to level up your beekeeping knowledge? Join us for Class 3 where we dig deeper into hive dynamics and real-world challenges every beekeeper faces.

📅 Tuesday, April 14
📍 Kaufman United Methodist Church
🕠 5:30 – 6:20 PM

✨ What You’ll Learn:

👑 Queen & Drone Deep Dive
• Queen bee life cycle
• Role of drone bees

⚠️ Common Hive Problems & Solutions
• No stored honey or nectar
• Mean hive behavior
• Laying workers
• Missing queen or queen cells

🐛 Pests & Pest Control
• Varroa mites
• Hive beetles
• Wax moths
• Ants

Whether you're just getting started or already have bees, this class will help you understand what’s happening inside your hive—and how to fix it.

🐝 Stick around after for the 6:30 PM club meeting to keep learning and connect with fellow beekeepers!

Bring a friend and come see what the BUZZ is all about! 🍯🐝

03/09/2026

🐝 FREE BEES? YES, REALLY! 🐝

Swarm season is here! Come learn how to spot, catch, and safely relocate honey bee swarms** — and maybe add some free bees to your apiary.

📅 Tuesday, March 10
📍 Kaufman United Methodist Church
208 S. Houston St., Kaufman, TX

🕠 New Beekeeper Class: 5:30 – 6:20 PM
🕡 Monthly Meeting: 6:30 – 8:00 PM

🎤 Speaker: Don Pechal (KABA Club Member)
Topic: Deep Dive into Swarms

Perfect for new and experienced beekeepers alike. Swarms are one of the best ways to grow your hive — and save some money!

Bring a friend and come see what the BUZZ is all about! 🐝🍯

03/05/2026

🐝 NEW BEEKEEPER SERIES – CLASS 2 IS COMING UP! 🐝

Our first class was a HUGE success — thank you to everyone who joined us! The excitement and great questions made it a fantastic kickoff to the 2026 series.

Now we’re ready for Class 2!

📅 Tuesday, March 10
⏰ 5:30 – 6:20 PM
📍 Kaufman United Methodist Church
208 S. Houston St., Kaufman, TX

💲 $30 for the full 4-class series
Includes 2026 Membership to the Bee Club AND Texas Beekeeper Association

Instructor: Troy Hill
KABA board member and owner of Shamrock Honey Bee Farms. What started as a hobby in 2017 turned into a passion and thriving beekeeping operation. After packed classes in 2024 and 2025, we’re excited to continue the momentum in 2026!

CLASS 2 TOPICS – A Deeper Dive into Honeybees:

• Honeybee anatomy
• Honeybee life cycle (workers, drones, queens)
• Getting new bees – packages, nucs, swarms
• How to install bees into a hive body
• Feeding and nourishing your bees
• Opening your hive – what to look for
• What you may see or hear
• Bee space

Youth beekeepers are welcome! Bring a friend, family member, or anyone curious about bees.

BONUS:
Stick around after class for the monthly bee club meeting at 6:30 PM to learn more and connect with fellow beekeepers.

Come see what the BUZZ is all about! 🐝🍯

🐝 Thanks for Joining Us! 🐝A big thank you to everyone who came to the bee club today! 🙌 Special shoutout to Troy for lau...
02/11/2026

🐝 Thanks for Joining Us! 🐝

A big thank you to everyone who came to the bee club today! 🙌 Special shoutout to Troy for launching our new Beekeeper Series and to Dr. Garrett Slater from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for sharing his expertise 🐝🍯.

Loved seeing all the curiosity and excitement—can’t wait for the next month.

02/08/2026

🐝 KAUFMAN AREA BEEKEEPERS – FEBRUARY MEETING 🐝

Join us for our February Monthly Meeting featuring a special guest from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service!

📅 Tuesday, February 10
📍 Kaufman United Methodist Church
208 S. Houston St., Kaufman, TX
🕕 Doors Open: 6:20 PM
🕡 Meeting: 6:30 – 8:00 PM

🎤 Guest Speaker: Dr. Garrett Slater
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Dr. Garrett Slater is an Assistant Professor and Extension Entomologist with Texas A&M AgriLife, specializing in honey bees and apiculture. His work focuses on honey bee health, colony management, and research-based solutions that help Texas beekeepers succeed.

Dr. Slater works closely with both hobbyist and commercial beekeepers across the state and is known for delivering practical, science-based information that you can apply directly to your own hives.

This is a great opportunity to learn from a Texas A&M honey bee specialist, ask questions, and gain valuable insight for the upcoming season.

🐝 BONUS:
New Beekeeper Class attendees are encouraged to stay for the meeting following class at 6:30 PM.

Come see what the BUZZ is all about! 🐝🍯

Please like, share, and invite a friend!

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🐝 NEW BEEKEEPER CLASS – 2026 SERIES 🐝Starts February 10th!Have you ever thought about keeping bees — or know someone who...
01/31/2026

🐝 NEW BEEKEEPER CLASS – 2026 SERIES 🐝
Starts February 10th!

Have you ever thought about keeping bees — or know someone who has?
The Kaufman Area Beekeepers Association (KABA) invites you to join our popular New Beekeeper Series!

CLASS DATES (2nd Tuesdays):
• February 10
• March 10
• April 14
• May 12

TIME: 5:30 – 6:20 PM
LOCATION:
Kaufman United Methodist Church
208 S. Houston St., Kaufman, TX

COST: $30 for the entire 4-class series (Paid by Cash / Check)
Includes 2026 KABA Membership
Includes Texas Beekeeper Association Membership

You don't have to signup ahead of time, just turn up and register.

INSTRUCTOR: Troy Hill
KABA board member and owner of Shamrock Honey Bee Farms. Troy has been keeping bees since 2017 and turned his passion into a thriving beekeeping operation. Due to packed classes in 2024 and 2025, we’re excited to offer this series again in 2026!

FIRST CLASS TOPICS (FEB 10):
• Getting to know honey bees
• Protective clothing and gear
• Basic beekeeping tools
• Choosing the right hive
• What makes a good bee yard
• Options for obtaining bees

Youth beekeepers are welcome!
Invite friends, family, and anyone curious about beekeeping.

BONUS: After each class, you’re welcome to stay for the monthly bee club meeting at 6:30 PM to learn more and connect with fellow beekeepers.

Come see what the BUZZ is all about! 🐝🍯

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🐝 Thank You for a Great First Meeting! 🐝Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first bee club meeting! It was wonde...
01/14/2026

🐝 Thank You for a Great First Meeting! 🐝

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first bee club meeting! It was wonderful to see such a great turnout and so much enthusiasm for beekeeping.

A special thank-you to Tom Damour for sharing his knowledge on Oxalic Acid and mite testing—we learned a lot and appreciate you taking the time to educate our members.

We’re excited for the year ahead and look forward to learning, sharing, and growing together. See you at the next meeting on Feb 10th! 🌼🍯

Our new beekeeper class starts on Feb 10th at 5:30 PM.

Don't forget to register for the Hive Clinic, a hands on learning session with our Matt Thomas...
01/12/2026

Don't forget to register for the Hive Clinic, a hands on learning session with our Matt Thomas...

01/12/2026

🐝 Kaufman Area Beekeepers – January 13th Meeting! 🍯
📅 Tuesday, January 13th
📍 Kaufman United Methodist Church - 208 S. Houston St, Kaufman, TX 75142
⏰ Doors Open: 6:00 PM • Meeting: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
🎤 Speaker: Tom Damour

Join us as Tom Damour delivers an informative talk on using oxalic acid for Varroa mite control in honey bee colonies!

📚 Topic: Oxalic Acid for Mite Control
Varroa mites are one of the biggest challenges beekeepers face in keeping healthy hives. Oxalic acid — a naturally occurring compound used by beekeepers in various treatments — can be an effective tool in managing mite levels when used correctly. Whether you’re curious about the vaporization method, dribble technique, or how oxalic fits into an integrated mite management plan, come learn practical advice, timing tips, and safety considerations.

This meeting is perfect for new and experienced beekeepers alike — come ask questions, share stories, and sharpen your mite control skills for the year ahead! 🐝💪

Dues for 2026 is due during the January meeting.

✨ “Come see what the BUZZ is all about!”

🐝 What a Sweet Year It’s Been! 🐝The Kaufman Area Beekeepers Association had a wonderful year full of learning, laughter,...
12/31/2025

🐝 What a Sweet Year It’s Been! 🐝

The Kaufman Area Beekeepers Association had a wonderful year full of learning, laughter, and great company. From informative monthly meetings to workshops, guest speakers, and community events, we enjoyed every opportunity to learn more and grow together as beekeepers.

We welcomed new members, shared tips and stories, celebrated our honey harvests, and continued spreading awareness about the importance of bees and pollinators in our community.

A big thank you to our members, volunteers, and speakers who made this year such a success—we couldn’t do it without you!

📣 Coming up: Our New Beekeeper Training Program begins in February, so stay tuned if you’re interested in getting started or expanding your beekeeping skills.

Here’s to another bee-utiful year ahead! 🍯🐝

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208 S. Houston Street
Kaufman, TX
75142

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+12146868585

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