YORK COUNTY, Maine — University of Maine Cooperative Extension in York County announces registration is open for Intermediate Level Beekeeping courses this spring. For those with at least one year of beekeeping experience, four “short courses” are offered, each consisting of two evening sessions, each focused on a different topic, from Honey Bee Pests and Diseases, to Swarm Management.
For a full overview, and to register, visit York County Beekeeping at UMaine Extension online at https://extension.umaine.edu/york/programs/bee-courses/. Instructor is Larry Peiffer, Master Beekeeper. Cost for each short course is $35 per person. Courses include:
Honey Bee Pests and Diseases, Wednesday evenings, March 14 & March 21, 2018
We’ll discuss the major pest and disease threats to honey bee colonies, and their management; consider pesticides threats to honey bees; and demonstrate the detection of diseases and pests under the microscope.
Honey Bees: Queens & Nucs, Wednesday evenings, March 28 & April 4, 2018
A comprehensive lesson on queens, their purpose, their vulnerabilities, different methods of rearing your own queens and making nucleus hives.
Honey Bees: Swarm Management, Thursday evenings, April 5 & April 12, 2018
This class will cover: why honey bees swarm, how to prevent swarming, recognizing pre-swarm situations, and how to catch swarms.
Honey Bee Diet, Wednesday evenings, April 11 & April 18, 2018
There are many different types of supplemental feed for honey bees. We need to know When to use it, Why we use it, and How to make it. This class will fill that need.
Find more information and register online at https://extension.umaine.edu/york/programs/bee-courses/, or contact the UMaine Extension York County office, at 207.324.2814 or800.287.1535 (in state), rebecca.gowdy@maine.edu. To request a disability accommodation, call Frank Wertheim, 207.324.2814, 800.287.1535 (in state), frank.wertheim@maine.edu.
–University of Maine Cooperative Extension
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