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Beekeeping “ Enormously rewarding”

Beekeeping “ Enormously rewarding”. What is Beekeeping?. Beekeeping is Applied Bee Biology Beekeeping is Anticipation not merely reaction Beekeeping is Colony Population Management. What is Beekeeping?. Beekeeping is Science & Art. Beekeeping – the real KEY!.

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Beekeeping “ Enormously rewarding”

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  1. Beekeeping“Enormously rewarding”

  2. What is Beekeeping? • Beekeeping is Applied Bee Biology • Beekeeping is Anticipation not merely reaction • Beekeeping is Colony Population Management

  3. What is Beekeeping? • Beekeeping is Science & Art

  4. Beekeeping – the real KEY! • Timing is everything! • Peak population & Nectar flow hit the target at the same time. • Maximum honey flow.

  5. Bees do not need daily care. Manage colonies intensively or extensively

  6. Beekeeping History Moveable Comb Hive

  7. Beekeeping Basics • Knowledge of bee science • Knowledge of bee botany • Familiarity with modern agriculture • Some elementary economics • Tolls & ability to work with wood • Ability to keep vehicles running Fortitude to take bee stings

  8. Bee Stings 101 • They HURT and.... we REACT

  9. Normal Reaction

  10. Bee Stings 201 • Normal Reaction • Allergic Reaction ► widespread, rapid swelling ►itching of body ►disorientation feeling ►stomach upset ► Loss of consciousness • Toxic Reaction • Too many stings at one time

  11. Too Many Stings!!

  12. Bee Stings 401 • What to do to avoid being stung..... • proper clothing • smoker • best environmental conditions • scrape sting out promptly • slow movements- no jerking or ‘windmills’ • extra care around hive/flowers • don’t remove veil too soon • keep gentle bee stock

  13. Bee Stings 601

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