Virtual Beginning Beekeeping We remember firsthand what it felt like to jump into beekeeping- the excitement, the questions, the concerns, and the overwhelming feeling of so much to learn! Join Blake, a nationally recognized speaker, teacher, and lifelong beekeeper as he simplifies beekeeping and teaches you everything you need to successfully manage bees! This class is curated from thousands of hours of teaching experience, and is applicable no matter where you plan to keep bees in the USA! Duration- 5hrs 11min Instructor- Blake Shook (Meet Blake) Style- Images, lecture & bee yard videos Access Duration- 12 months after purchase Learn Best Practices Successful beekeeping is an art and a science. This class will give you a healthy dose of both! Flexible Learn at your own pace when it is convenient for you and have fun in the process. Affordable For a limited time we are offering this course for $49.99! Class Topics: IMPORTANCE OF BEES & CLASS OVERVIEW Why bees & basic beekeeping matters PROTECTIVE GEAR Protective equipment Smoker usage & lighting Hive tools, bee brushes, frame grip, other tools What to do when you get stung & normal/abnormal response Review/Quiz WOODENWARE Hive components Hive Assembly Review/Quiz TYPES OF BEES Breeds of bees Worker Bees Queen Drones Review/Quiz IDENTIFICATION In Hive ID Bee ID Comb Color Review/Quiz PESTS & DISEASES Pests & disease overview Varroa Overview Varroa symptoms Testing for varroa Treating for varroa Small Hive Beetle Overview & ID SHB Control Saving slimed frames Wax moth Overview & ID Wax moth control Saving wax moth frames EFB AFB CHALKBROOD CCD, Murder Hornets, Africanized bees Bears, skunks, birds, ants Review/Quiz OBTAINING BEES Obtaining Bees Overview Catching swarms Making splits Bee removals Package bees Nucs Hives Review/Quiz MANAGING YOUR HIVES Hive placement When & how to inspect your hive Finding & Replacing Queens Review/Quiz -Feeding Feeding Syrup-Why & What Types of feeders When to feed How to mix syrup & feed How bees gather, Feeding pollen sub-why & what When to feed pollen sub How to feed Review/Quiz -Adding Boxes When & why to add a second brood box When & how to add supers Review/Quiz PRODUCING & HARVESTING HONEY How bees make honey What to expect year 1 When & how much honey to harvest How to harvest honey Extracting honey Bottling honey Post harvest hive care Review/Quiz PERSONALIZED APPLICATION A step-by-step guide for what to do and when from getting bees in the spring (packages) through to next spring. Check back often for new classes!
