Owens Bee Company Beekeeping Equation Madison County Beekeepers Assoc ’s May 12, 2011

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Raising Healthy Bees and Producing Pure Honey Hobby or Profession Simplification and Diversification Observation, Contemplation, and Implementation Strategy Local, Regional, National then Global Selling and Marketing your Products Honey, verses Sugar feeding Medication verses Organic / Green Principles Public Land usage verses Farmers Good Neighbor Polices Bee Law Swarm collection and Bee Removal Equipment for Production, Processing and Marketing

Owens Bee Company Raising Healthy Bees and Producing Pure Honey Many Specialties in Beekeeping. a. Honey of all types b. Hive By Products c. Bee Removal d. Pollination e. Crafts f. Medical Cost of Wood ware Plant for forage crops, or wild crops Splitting verses Swarm Collection

Owens Bee Company Study of life and their environment Honey Bee Anatomy Understanding Reproductive Cycles Identify Bee diseases Observation to see how your bees are doing Understand Bee Senses and how they use them Nutrition for Healthy bees Available Resources Books, CD’s, Websites

Owens Bee Company Study and Propagation of Plants Identify Plants used by Honey Bees for Protein and Carbohydrates in your area. USDA Plant Website:

Owens Bee Company Study of composition of matter and its properties. Identify, and become familiar with Pesticides, and Herbicides that are applied near your apiaries and the danger they pose to your bees. What minerals do honey bees need for a healthy diet, and where do they get them? Identify Medications used in beekeeping and their correct application. Learn the pro’s and con’s of usage.

Owens Bee Company Mechanical skills with vision Building or Buying Equipment? Equipment required to build your equipment. Bee Removals Swarms Removal from Structures

Owens Bee Company The Identification and Study of Insects Integrated Pest Management State Bee Inspectors, and University Websites. Local beekeeper educational resources are available. If you know the pest, you will better know how to treat the problem.

Owens Bee Company Study of living things with their surroundings Factors to consider in selecting Apiary location are forage, shelter, and water sources. Exposure to environmental elements such as wind, rain, sun, flooding, etc. Honey Bee and Human interaction Learning to live within natures normal cycles. Known as Eco-Synchronization. Proximity of Honey Bee Predators, and Competitors.

Owens Bee Company Injuries and life saving techniques Beekeepers need to “Bee” able to identify and treat with Basic First Aid supplies the following: Bleeding, and Puncture Wounds Allergic reactions Burns Heat exhaustion and heat stroke Snake, Scorpion, and Spider Bites Sprained Ankles Back injuries Learn CPR Carry a First Aid Kit

Owens Bee Company Study of Animals Identify critters that are getting into your bee hives. Can cause significant bee loss Spread disease Destroy valuable equipment Scare the Hell out of the Beekeeper!

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