Ongoing Beekeeping Tasks
Outcomes Learners will have a comprehensive understanding of the year-round tasks necessary for successful beekeeping. Key Takeaways Beekeeping involves managing hives for honey production and immersing in the intricacies of nature. Successful year-round beekeeping requires adapting tasks to changing seasons. Seasonal preparation includes stocking up on feed, equipment, and medications. Regular hive inspections […]
Seasonal Beekeeping Tasks
Outcomes Learners will have a clear understanding of the essential seasonal tasks necessary for effective beekeeping. https://youtu.be/Hhi7KiXztBU Beekeeping is a fascinating and rewarding hobby or profession, but it’s not a set-it-and-forget-it endeavor. To successfully manage your apiary, you need to follow a set of essential seasonal tasks that cater to the needs of your […]
Seasonal Indicators for Beekeeping
Outcomes Learners will be able to identify key seasonal indicators in beekeeping, including flow, temperature, and climate. Key Takeaways Flow signifies the period when nature provides abundant food for bees; it varies by region and year. Recognizing local flora indicators of flow helps plan hive activities. Temperature plays a crucial role, affecting tasks […]
Beekeeping Regulations
Outcomes Learners will have a comprehensive understanding of the essential steps to navigate beekeeping regulations Key Takeaways Understanding Beekeeping Regulations: Beekeeping comes with responsibilities and varying regulations, whether you’re in urban or rural areas. Provincial and state apiculture offices oversee key regulations, including bee and equipment registration. Municipal regulations can impose hive placement […]
How to Install a Nucleus Colony
Outcomes Learners will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to confidently install a nucleus colony. Key Takeaways Smart Purchasing: When buying a nucleus colony, ensure you ask the apiary for proof of inspection by a provincial inspector. Verify the age of the combs to avoid purchasing colonies with old and unhealthy comb structures. […]
How to Spot a Queen
Outcomes Learners will develop strategies to spot a queen bee within the beehive, no matter how packed with bees your colony is. Key Takeaways Queen Bee Appearance: The queen bee is the largest bee in the colony. She has an elongated, pointed abdomen, a shiny and hairless back, and lighter-colored legs. Tip #1 – […]
How to Install a Bee Package
Outcomes Learners will be equipped with essential tips to confidently and effectively guide the process of installing a bee package. Key Takeaways Tip 1: Gather all hive equipment, including bottom board, frames, inner cover, lid, and entrance reducer. Tip 2: Elevate the beehive on a hive stand at least six centimeters off the ground […]
Performing a Survival Check
Outcomes Learners will understand how to conduct a survival inspection for beehives and implement effective spring feeding techniques to support the well-being and survival of bee colonies during the critical springtime period. Key Takeaways Survival inspections are vital health check-ups for beehives, allowing beekeepers to assess colony well-being and identify potential issues. Spring feeding […]
Reducing Honey Bee Drift
Outcomes Learners will be able to understand the significance of painting beehive boxes for honey bee orientation and recognize the key factors to consider when painting their hive. Key Takeaways Bees have impressive navigation skills within their colonies, but drift can occur in apiaries with multiple colonies. Hive orientation and visual landmarks help […]
All About Flow
Informative video and blog on honey bees and nature; flow and dearth and management.
