Ruhl Bee Supply
Beekeeping for Beginners
Main topics covered:
Brief background on honey bee
genealogy and anatomy
Preparation for receiving your bees
Installing your package bees
The first month
The second month
Nectar flow season
Pests and Diseases
Integrated Pest Management
Preparing for Winter
Date and TIme
Saturday, March 15th
10 am to 2:30 pm
Location
Classroom area at Ruhl Bee Supply store
Logistics
We will provide refreshments. There
will be a 45 minute break for lunch
Suggested Text (but not required)
A Year in the Life of the Honey Bee
Published by University of Georgia
Available at store.
Maintaining Bee Health
in the Northwest
Main topics covered:
Review of challenges facing bees in
the Northwest
Brief review of honeybee pests and
diseases most common to the
Northwest
Recognizing these pests and diseases
Prevention techniques
Treatment methods with focus on
integrated pest management.
Date and TIme
Saturday, May 17, 2008
2:30pm-6:30pm
Location
Classroom area at Ruhl Bee Supply
store
Logistics
We will provide refreshments. There
will be a 30 minute break at 4:30.
Suggested Text
Paper Back: TBA
Hardback: TBA.