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1. The History of
BeeKeeping
2. Anatomy of a Bee
3. The Brood Rearing Process
4. Queen, Worker & Drones Behavior
5. Races of Bees
6. Nectar and Pollen Plants of Pacific Northwest
7. Beekeeping Equipment & Hive Assembly
8. Selecting the apiary site
9. Packaged Bees and how to care for them
10. How to Manage Bees
11. Swarming, causes and control
12. How to hive a swarm
13. Removing and Extracting the Honey Crop
14. Wintering the Hive
15. Colony treatment for bee disease & mite control
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INTRODUCTION:
Welcome to Beekeeping 101
This is your online guide to learning the basics about beekeeping. These lessons are designed to not only educate you on beekeeping but also help you understand bee behavior, colonies and races. The more you know about bee behavior, the easier it will be to manage your bees.
To the left you will see the course outline. The classes are designed to be done in order so they can build upon your knowledge of the previous lesson. Below will outline each section briefly so you can get a good overview of what will be taught in each section.
- The History of BeeKeeping
Gives a brief history of how beekeeping got started and how it has evolved. Take this lesson.
- Anatomy of a Bee
Understanding how the different type of bees work and functions on a biological level. Take this lesson.
- The Brood Rearing Process
From egg to larva to full grown bee, the brood rearing process explains how bees are born. Take this lesson.
- Queen, Worker & Drones Behavior
Learn the different roles of all the bees in the colony and how each one behaves differently. Take this lesson.
- Races of Bees
Learn about the many different races of bees available for beekeeping and their advantages and disadvantages. Take this lesson.
- Nectar and Pollen Plants of Pacific Northwest
A collection of all the plants bees use and when they bloom. Take this lesson.
- Beekeeping Equipment & Hive Assembly
Everything you need to know about beekeeping equipment and what you will need to get started. Take this lesson.
- Selecting the Apiary Site
How to find the ideal location to put your hives. Take this lesson.
- Packaged Bees and How to Care for Them
Caring for packaged bees for when you are just getting started and how to build them up. Take this lesson.
- How to Manage Bees
As the owner of the hive, you are the manager and will have to make crucial decisions regarding the colonies future. Take this lesson.
- Swarming, Causes and Control
An important topic about how to keep your hive from swarming and the warning signs. Take this lesson.
- How to hive a swarm
Learn how to take a swarming colony of bees and get them into a hive safely. Take this lesson.
- Removing and Extracting the Honey Crop
How to get your honey in a bottle. Take this lesson.
- Wintering the Hive
Prepare your bees so they will survive the winter and bee ready to produce honey in the spring. Take this lesson.
- Colony Treatment for Bee Disease & Mite Control
Ways to cut down on bee disease and mites for a healthier hive. Take this lesson.
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