Beekeeping Your 2nd Year
This class is for people who already have bees or kept bees before and know the basics, but need help with intermediate and advanced techniques like overwintering, preventing swarming and splitting a hive.
Course curriculum
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2
The Basics
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How to Spot the Queen
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Queen Spotting Quiz
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Inspecting a Hive
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Beehive Inspection Sheet Download
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3
Pest Management
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Introducing Your Enemies
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Varroa Mites
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Conducting a Mite Test
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Treating for Mites
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Small Hive Beetle
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Other Pests within the Hive
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Who Are You Quiz
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4
Wintering Your Beehive
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Introduction
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What bees do in the Winter
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Wintering Bees in Warm Climates
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Overwintering Your Bees in Cold & Very Cold Climates
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5
Advanced Beekeeping
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Introduction
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Splitting Your Hive (and increasing your apiary)
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How to Prevent Swarming (and encourage honey production)
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Common Problem & Likely Culprits ~ A Troubleshooting Guide
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What to do with a Weak Hive
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