Introduction to Beekeeping

Meet the Honey Bees

A NEW course designed as an introduction to beekeeping, to be presented by local professional beekeepers Ken and Dan Basterfield, both highly-regarded members of the British Beekeepers Association.

Course Content

  • History of the honeybee, beekeeping and interaction with the environment
  • Pollination, honey wax and propolis, topical problems
  • Components of the hive, equipment, clothing
  • Caring for honeybees: beekeepers year, swarming, harvesting, health
  • Plants and produce: sites, plants, honey, beeswax

Entry requirements - enthusiastic interest

Venue - Bicton College

Price - includes lunch and sufficient protective equipment for the duration of the course

Further information - please email lkhouse@bicton.ac.uk Courses re start in Spring 2012

Dates - 26-31 March 2012, 25-30 June 2012