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2021 Beginner Beekeeping Course<\/strong><\/h3>\n

January Course<\/h4>\n

Thursday evenings, 6:00 pm \u2013 7:30pm<\/p>\n

University of Maine Cooperative Extension <\/strong><\/p>\n

75 Clearwater Drive, Suite 104<\/p>\n

Falmouth, ME 04105\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 207.781.6099<\/p>\n

Instructor:<\/strong> Master Beekeeper Erin MacGregor-Forbes<\/p>\n

Textbook:<\/strong> “The Beekeeper\u2019s Handbook”<\/em> 4th Edition,\u00a0 Diana Sammataro & Alphonse Avitabile<\/p>\n

Week One- January 14, 2021 <\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Beekeeper\u2019s Handbook- Chapters 1-4<\/h4>\n

Subjects: <\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  • Introduction to the Course<\/li>\n
  • Why Beekeeping?<\/li>\n
  • Understanding Bees Colony Activities<\/li>\n
  • Beekeeping Equipment<\/li>\n
  • Obtaining and Preparing for Bees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Week Two- January 21, 2021 <\/strong><\/h4>\n

    The Beekeeper\u2019s Handbook- Chapters 5, 6, & 7<\/h4>\n

    Subjects: <\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    • Beekeeping Equipment<\/li>\n
    • Obtaining and Preparing for Bees; Working Bees<\/li>\n
    • Package Bees and Nucleus Hives<\/li>\n
    • Feeding Bees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Week Three- January 28, 2021 <\/strong><\/h4>\n

      The Beekeeper\u2019s Handbook- Chapters 8 & 9<\/h4>\n

      Subjects: <\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      • Your Growing Colonies<\/li>\n
      • Summer\/Fall Management<\/li>\n
      • Getting Ready for Winter Winter\/Spring Management<\/li>\n
      • Next Spring- your overwintered colonies!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Week Four- February 4, 2020 <\/strong><\/h4>\n

        The Beekeeper\u2019s Handbook, Chapters 13 & 14<\/h4>\n

        Subjects: <\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        • Pathogens and Parasites of Honey Bees<\/li>\n
        • Pests of Honey Bees<\/li>\n
        • Varroa Mites and their treatment<\/li>\n
        • Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for Varroa and Tracheal Mite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Week Five- February 11, 2020 <\/strong><\/h4>\n

          The Beekeeper\u2019s Handbook, Chapters 10, 11, 12, & 15<\/h4>\n

          Subjects:<\/strong><\/p>\n

            \n
          • Queens and Queen Rearing<\/li>\n
          • Special Management Problems<\/li>\n
          • Swarming and Swarm Control<\/li>\n
          • Pollination Products of the Hive<\/li>\n
          • Questions \/ Review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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