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Introduction to Urban Beekeeping

Why Keep Bees? Interesting Hobby Pollination Sustainability Honey

Why Not Keep Bees? You will get stung There is work involved There is a learning curve Your neighbor may not understand

Things to Think About Beekeeping Regulations  Apiary Registration Time Commitment Expense  Bees  Equipment

Beekeeping Regulations Washington State – apiary registration Spokane County – unincorporated areas Airway Heights Cheney Deer Park Medical Lake Spokane City Spokane Valley

Time Commitment April Spring - Summer August - September Winter - Spring

Honeybees Kinds Italian Carniolan Delivery 3 lb. Package Nucs Hive Setup Where to get them Local Suppliers Miller’s Homestead Tate’s Honey Farm Swarms

Equipment Hives  Hive bodies  Supers  Bottom Boards  Telescoping and Inner Covers  Queen Excluders Hats, Veils, Suits, Gloves Hive tool, Bee Brush Smoker

Resources Bee Associations  Inland Empire Beekeepers  West Plains Beekeepers  Washington State Beekeepers Your Library The Web

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