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Beekeeping Basics
Module 1
Understanding Honey Bees
1
Honey Bee Castes and Their Roles
Identify the three castes in a honey bee colony (queen, worker, drone) and describe their roles
Identify the three castes in a honey bee colony (queen, worker, drone) and describe their roles
2
The Honey Bee Year: A Seasonal Colony Cycle
Describe the basic lifecycle of a honey bee colony across the four seasons
Describe the basic lifecycle of a honey bee colony across the four seasons
3
From Nectar to Honey: The Buzz on Bee Production
Explain how bees produce honey from nectar
Explain how bees produce honey from nectar
Module 2
Essential Beekeeping Equipment
4
Anatomy of a Langstroth Hive
Identify the components of a Langstroth hive and explain the function of each part
Identify the components of a Langstroth hive and explain the function of each part
5
Hive Inspection PPE
List the essential personal protective equipment for safe hive inspection
List the essential personal protective equipment for safe hive inspection
6
Bee Smoker: Purpose and Use
Describe the purpose and proper use of a bee smoker
Describe the purpose and proper use of a bee smoker
Module 3
Setting Up and Inspecting a Hive
7
Choosing a Beehive Location
Select an appropriate location for placing a beehive based on sunlight, wind, and water access
Select an appropriate location for placing a beehive based on sunlight, wind, and water access
8
Installing Bees: Packages and Nucs
Describe how to install a package of bees or a nucleus colony into a hive
Describe how to install a package of bees or a nucleus colony into a hive
9
Basic Hive Inspection: Reading Frames and Brood Patterns
Perform a basic hive inspection: opening the hive, reading frames, and identifying brood patterns
Perform a basic hive inspection: opening the hive, reading frames, and identifying brood patterns
10
Healthy vs. Struggling Colonies: Key Indicators
Recognize common signs of a healthy versus a struggling colony
Recognize common signs of a healthy versus a struggling colony
Module 4
Harvesting Honey and Basic Hive Maintenance
11
Harvesting Honey: When to Extract
Determine when a honey super is ready for harvest by assessing capped frames
Determine when a honey super is ready for harvest by assessing capped frames
12
Honey Extraction Basics
Describe the steps to extract honey from frames using a basic extractor
Describe the steps to extract honey from frames using a basic extractor
13
Bee Pests and Diseases: Identification and Warning Signs
Identify the most common bee pests and diseases (Varroa mites, American foulbrood) and their warning signs
Identify the most common bee pests and diseases (Varroa mites, American foulbrood) and their warning signs
14
Winterizing Your Beehive
Describe how to prepare a hive for winter, including feeding and insulation
Describe how to prepare a hive for winter, including feeding and insulation