Second Steps in Beekeeping

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This course, presented by Molly Keck - beekeeper and entomologist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, is designed to help those who are within their first or second year of beekeeping answer "what's next?"  

However, anyone from just thinking of getting bees to more seasoned beekeepers who still need help are welcome to attend.

This course will cover:

• how to winterize your bees,
• how to recognize signs of stress,
• when to feed,
• how to requeen your hive,
• honey extracting,
• pests and management,
• Varroa mite monitoring and treatment.

The course is virtual, live, and as interactive as you want.  You will be able to ask questions of the instructor and chat with other members of the class.

After registering, you will receive an email to obtain your unique link to join.

Sessions are recorded if you miss one or wish to review up to one year after the class.

Agenda: 

• Session 1 || October 9 - 6:00-8:00 pm

• Honey Bee Biology

• What’s Happening in Your Hive This Time of Year 

• Recognizing Signs of Stress in the Hive and How to Remedy 

• Requeening Hives 

• Splitting & Combining Hives  

• Session 2 || October 11 - 6:00-8:00 pm

• Winter Preparation 

• Spring Chores 

• Varroa Mite Monitoring & Management 

• Fire Ants, Wax Moths, Small Hives Beetles   

• Session 3 || October 16 - 6:00-8:00 pm

• Fire Ants, Wax Moths, Small Hive Beetles (cont) 

• Diseases of Honey Bees – Texas Apiary Inspection Service

*If mulitple attendees from the same household are watching from the same computer, only one registration is needed.