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Bee School Course 5/Day 1: Queen Rearing Using Non Grafting Techniques

  • Black Bitch Farm Apiaries 105 Georgetown Road West Newbury, MA, 01985 United States (map)

Bee School Course 5 - Day 1:
Queen Rearing Using Non Grafting Techniques

In this presentation beekeepers are taught how to raise queen honey bees employing non grafting techniques.  All aspects of raising vibrant honey bee queens are examined including necessary equipment, timing, drone development, mating NUCS, queen banking, and queen introduction. This is a hands-on course for opening and inspecting hives. Students must have bee-veils to participate 

CLASS DATES:
Jun 20 and Jun 21, 2020 (2 Days - Saturday-Sunday)

CLASS MEETING TIMES:
Class meets at 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

NEW CLASS LOCATIONS:
Class meets at Black Bitch Farm Apiaries, 105 Georgetown Road, West Newbury, MA, 01985

COST:
2 Day Class - $50