Introduction to Beekeeping - September

Canberra Region Beekeepers

Interested in beekeeping? This course will provide you with some basic information on what is involved, and how to choose your first hive.

Jerrabomberra Wetlands Apiary

Canberra Region Beekeepers - Training Courses

A selection of beekeeping training courses offered by Canberra Region Beekeepers - your local bee association!

The course is aimed at people who have been thinking about trying beekeeping, but are not sure what might be involved. We will cover the basics of bee biology &amp; nutrition, the types of hives that are commonly used for recreational beekeeping, and what is involved in terms of inspections. The course will not be opening hives, but will include a walk through our training apiary following afternoon tea.This course is offered at minimal cost to promote safe, effective beekeeping and to allow people to make a informed choice as to whether beekeeping is really for them, and if so how they should get started.Course leaders: Cormac Farrell, Jon Darvill, Mark PatersonBee Biology and Behavior<ul><li>Castes, anatomy, life cycle, pheromones, queen production ie emergency, supersedure, swarming</li><li>Nutrition, foraging and storage in the hive</li></ul>Types of hives (and how to choose your first one)<ul><li>Langstroth</li><li>Flow Hive</li><li>Warre hive</li><li>Top-bar hive</li></ul>Beekeepers responsibilities<ul><li>Inspections</li><li>Disease management &amp; reporting</li><li>Code of Practice for Recreational Beekeeping</li></ul>

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