Beekeeping course

The objective of the course is to provide a well rounded knowledge of keeping honeybees to get the beginner off to flying start. A beekeeper needs to be proactive since the bees have their own agenda and will carry on regardless. Understanding how and why bees work will lead to a greater enjoyment of your honeybees.

 

The syllabus.

History of Honeybees

Biology of the Honeybee

Life cycle of the honeybee

Swarming - What it is and how to deal with it

Pest & diseases - Identification and remedial actions

Hives - Types, pros and cons

Colony assessment & hygiene

Bee keeping annual diary

Health, safety & PPE

Record keeping

Apiaries - site selection, risk assessment

The course also provides lists of reading material and providers of bee keeping sundries

 

Other Services

Supply your first bee hive.

Supply your first nucleus of bees

Access to a Facebook support group

Regular "Beer N Bees" peer support meetings

The course also provides lists of reading material and providers of bee keeping sundries

The price is inclusive of VAT

 

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