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INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING
Thinking of becoming a beekeeper? I can provide a session tailored to your needs. Explore topics such as: - Agriculture Victoria requirements - Do I really want to keep bees? - What commitment am I making? - Beekeeper responsibilities. - Parts of a hive. - Types of hives. - Planning and preparation. - Bee Therapy - Relaxing with the bees. - Placement of a hive. - Tools and equipment. - Inside the hive. - Identifying brood, larvae, eggs, pollen, honey and nectar. - Basic pests and diseases. - Harvesting honey - Bee-centric approaches. 1 hour online = $60 1.5 hours @ your place = $80 1.5 hours @ my place = $100 * Additional costs may apply outside the Wyndham City area. |
STARTING A HIVE
Get hands on with your own bees using your tools and equipment. Learn about working your own hive including: - Agriculture Victoria requirements - Using tools and equipment. - Signs of a healthy hive. - Identifying brood, larvae, eggs, pollen, honey and nectar. - Queen spotting and marking. - Basic pests and diseases. - Planning. - Documentation. - Responsive beekeeping approaches. - Health and wellbeing - Relaxing with your bees. - Using the 'Be Like Bees Hive Health Checklist' (complimentary). Up to 1.5 hours at your hive = $80 ** Additional costs may apply for hives outside the Wyndham City area. |
