Foundation Course in Beekeeping online

   Due to strong demand the Bee Farmer has designed a on-line 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 and to recognise when they need support.

Below is an outline of the syllabus.

• History of Honeybees
• Anatomy 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
• Health, safety & PPE
• Record keeping
• Apiaries – site selection, risk assessment
• Bee keeping annual diary
• Welfare manifesto

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

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