CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Honeybees are one of the most important members of our ecosystem. As pollinators, they play a vital role in the growth and health of countless types of flowers, trees, and crops.
Local Chester County businessman and beekeeper, Doug Weber has a passion for bees. “I had a large garden and I felt like bees and a garden went well together and it is a great way to relax and step away from business…. it is a great stress reliever,” said Weber, who is a registered beekeeper and a member of the Chester County Beekeepers Association. “It is not an exact science so every day it is something different and it is amazing to see how a group of insects work together as a team for the benefit of that the group, continued Weber.”
“Honey bees and the four hundred and thirty-five species of Pennsylvania native bees and other pollinators like butterflies, hummingbirds, and beetles are the most important members of our ecosystem” said Russ Lux, President of the Chester County Beekeepers Association. “Without them, 70% of crops would not get pollinated,” continued Lux.
Weber, a Chester County resident has been keeping bees for approximately five years. “The bees are connected to plant life, said Weber, “They have to start gearing up their population for spring so they will have the numbers to do the work in foraging for the pollen and nectar that they need,” continued Weber. “Beekeeping can provide you with great personal satisfaction whether it is connecting you to nature, doing something good for the environment while also helping our local farmers and our fragile ecosystem.”
For questions about beekeeping or joining the Chester County Beekeepers Association, visit ChesCoBees.org.
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