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.
Questions?:  Please call us at 503 657 5399 or email us at
ruhlbeesupply@yahoo.com