Beekeeping Classes
Isabee's instruction is specific to Missouri & Illinois regional conditions
Isabee's is offering on-line beekeeping instruction tailored for beekeepers with 1-5 years of experience. We're offering this instruction in a series of four 2-hour zoom classes on these following topics.
Our instruction is specific to the bi-state area regarding these seasonal bee activities, timed just when you are preparing for these management practices.
Four Session Intermediate Beekeeping May 13, July 16, Sept 9 2024 / Feb 2025 TBD
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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| Monday, May 13 |
Honey production - growing colonies for production, how and when to extract, equipment, processes and storage. |
| Tuesday, July 16 |
Parasites and pathogens including varroa & tracheal mites, small hive beetle and wax moth control; testing, identification, treatments and timing. |
| Monday, Sept 9 |
Overwintering - The most important colony trait - successful overwintering AND the most regionally specific management practice. How and when to prep your colonies, plus what does a "healthy colony" look like going into winter in our region. |
| Feb 2025 TBD |
Spring Management & Swarm Control - Helping your over-wintered colonies for proper spring build up, detecting signs of swarm preparation, swarm control, capture and post-swarm management. |
| Class will involve live on-line instruction with links to tailored hand-outs. Upon registration, you will receive a zoom class link with recommended reading in preparation for the class.
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| Class is live on-line via the Zoom meeting app , and a recorded version will also be available via the Wistia app for a limited time, after each session. |
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Class series fee - $75.00
(price includes 4 zoom classes) |
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Testimonials
"We found the first class of the series very helpful.
It will give us a great option to use next season.
Thanks Jane! Looking forward to the rest of the series." Pat G
"I really enjoy the classes." George K
"Always learn something new even after watching both classes." Deb S
"The session was quite helpful, I/we still have a lot to learn and I'm sure this first honey harvest will result in a lot more questions." Ed R
"Great Class !!!" Fred H
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For more information about BeeSteps, email to jane@ isabees.com
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