Session 1 Objective - Apis Mellifera Beekeeping Course
Apis Mellifera
Beekeeping Course
by Amazing Bees
Apis Mellifera
Beekeeping Course
by Amazing Bees
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Course Home
About this course
How to navigate
Course Objective
Bee Knowledge
What you will learn
What you won't learn
Beekeeping Terminology
Session Overview
Session 1
Session 1 Objective
Some Questions
Why keeping Bees?
Reasons why not
Irresponsible Beekeeping
Convincing neighbours
Rules and Regulations
The Apiary Code of Practice
Agriculture Note AG1100
Construction of Hives
Branding Hives
Before acquiring Bees
Registration as a Beekeeper
Cost Estimates
Beekeeping Supplies
Session 2
Session 2 Objective
Confusing Terminology
What is a Honeybee?
History and Evolution
Sub-species in Australia
Origin of Apis Mellifera sub-species
Sub-species Characteristics
Sub-species world wide
Bee Anatomy
Bee Development cycle
Composition of a colony
The Bees' Nest
Worker Bee Tasks
Bee Instincts and Behaviour
Session 3
Session 3 Objective
Bee Stings
Bees attacking you
Protective Clothing
Tools of the trade
Hive Constructions
Top Bar Hives
The Langstroth Hive
Hive Size Requirements
The Bee Space
Exceeding the Bee Space
Langstroth Hive Sizes
Nucleus Hive
Frames for combs
Foundation for guidance
Frame assembly
The Hive Mat
The Queen Excluder
Setting up your hives
Location, Location, Location
How to obtain my first bees
Food Safety Regulations
Honey Extraction
Uncapping Honeycombs
Session 4
Session 4 Objective
Opening the Beehive
Why inspecting the Hive
When to open the Hive
When not to open the Hive
Opening the Hive and then what?
Use of the Smoker
Use of the Hive Tool
The Holding Box
Frame Handling
Beehive Inspection
Checking Frames
Healthy Brood
Unhealthy Brood
Chalkbrood Disease
Nosema
Suspecting a Disease
Keeping Health Threats at bay
Session 5
Session 5 Objective
Swarming of Honeybees
How to deal with a swarm
Swarm Control
Swarm Control Methods
Artificial Swarming
Swarm Prevention
Unmanaged Swarms
Capturing Swarms
How to capture a Swarm
Relocating Bees
Queen Bee Replacement
Bee Genetics
Replacing the Queen
Winter Preparation
Feeding Bees
How to prevent robbing
Feedback
×
Course Home
About this course
How to navigate
Course Objective
Bee Knowledge
What you will learn
What you won't learn
Beekeeping Terminology
Session Overview
Session 1
Session 1 Objective
Some Questions
Why keeping Bees?
Reasons why not
Irresponsible Beekeeping
Convincing neighbours
Rules and Regulations
The Apiary Code of Practice
Agriculture Note AG1100
Construction of Hives
Branding Hives
Before acquiring Bees
Registration as a Beekeeper
Cost Estimates
Beekeeping Supplies
Session 2
Session 2 Objective
Confusing Terminology
What is a Honeybee?
History and Evolution
Sub-species in Australia
Origin of Apis Mellifera sub-species
Sub-species Characteristics
Sub-species world wide
Bee Anatomy
Bee Development cycle
Composition of a colony
The Bees' Nest
Worker Bee Tasks
Bee Instincts and Behaviour
Session 3
Session 3 Objective
Bee Stings
Bees attacking you
Protective Clothing
Tools of the trade
Hive Constructions
Top Bar Hives
The Langstroth Hive
Hive Size Requirements
The Bee Space
Exceeding the Bee Space
Langstroth Hive Sizes
Nucleus Hive
Frames for combs
Foundation for guidance
Frame assembly
The Hive Mat
The Queen Excluder
Setting up your hives
Location, Location, Location
How to obtain my first bees
Food Safety Regulations
Honey Extraction
Uncapping Honeycombs
Session 4
Session 4 Objective
Opening the Beehive
Why inspecting the Hive
When to open the Hive
When not to open the Hive
Opening the Hive and then what?
Use of the Smoker
Use of the Hive Tool
The Holding Box
Frame Handling
Beehive Inspection
Checking Frames
Healthy Brood
Unhealthy Brood
Chalkbrood Disease
Nosema
Suspecting a Disease
Keeping Health Threats at bay
Session 5
Session 5 Objective
Swarming of Honeybees
How to deal with a swarm
Swarm Control
Swarm Control Methods
Artificial Swarming
Swarm Prevention
Unmanaged Swarms
Capturing Swarms
How to capture a Swarm
Relocating Bees
Queen Bee Replacement
Bee Genetics
Replacing the Queen
Winter Preparation
Feeding Bees
How to prevent robbing
Feedback
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×
Course Home
About this course
How to navigate
Course Objective
Bee Knowledge
What you will learn
What you won't learn
Beekeeping Terminology
Session Overview
Session 1
Session 1 Objective
Some Questions
Why keeping Bees?
Reasons why not
Irresponsible Beekeeping
Convincing neighbours
Rules and Regulations
The Apiary Code of Practice
Agriculture Note AG1100
Construction of Hives
Branding Hives
Before acquiring Bees
Registration as a Beekeeper
Cost Estimates
Beekeeping Supplies
Session 2
Session 2 Objective
Confusing Terminology
What is a Honeybee?
History and Evolution
Sub-species in Australia
Origin of Apis Mellifera sub-species
Sub-species Characteristics
Sub-species world wide
Bee Anatomy
Bee Development cycle
Composition of a colony
The Bees' Nest
Worker Bee Tasks
Bee Instincts and Behaviour
Session 3
Session 3 Objective
Bee Stings
Bees attacking you
Protective Clothing
Tools of the trade
Hive Constructions
Top Bar Hives
The Langstroth Hive
Hive Size Requirements
The Bee Space
Exceeding the Bee Space
Langstroth Hive Sizes
Nucleus Hive
Frames for combs
Foundation for guidance
Frame assembly
The Hive Mat
The Queen Excluder
Setting up your hives
Location, Location, Location
How to obtain my first bees
Food Safety Regulations
Honey Extraction
Uncapping Honeycombs
Session 4
Session 4 Objective
Opening the Beehive
Why inspecting the Hive
When to open the Hive
When not to open the Hive
Opening the Hive and then what?
Use of the Smoker
Use of the Hive Tool
The Holding Box
Frame Handling
Beehive Inspection
Checking Frames
Healthy Brood
Unhealthy Brood
Chalkbrood Disease
Nosema
Suspecting a Disease
Keeping Health Threats at bay
Session 5
Session 5 Objective
Swarming of Honeybees
How to deal with a swarm
Swarm Control
Swarm Control Methods
Artificial Swarming
Swarm Prevention
Unmanaged Swarms
Capturing Swarms
How to capture a Swarm
Relocating Bees
Queen Bee Replacement
Bee Genetics
Replacing the Queen
Winter Preparation
Feeding Bees
How to prevent robbing
Feedback
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