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 Manage colonies intensively intensively or orextensively

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 we REACT

9. Normal Reaction

10. Bee Stings 201  Normal Reaction  Allergic Reaction ► widespread, rapid swelling ► widespread, rapid swelling ► itching of body ► disorientation feeling ► stomach upset ► oss of consciousness ► 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..... 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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