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WESTERN AUSTRALIAN 
APIARISTS' SOCIETY

Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping (101) Bunbury 2/2022

  • 29 Oct 2022
  • 7:50 AM - 3:00 PM
  • ECU Campus Bunbury
  • 4

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Learn all the 
Basics of Responsible Beekeeping



Saturday 29th October 2022
7:50 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Cost is $169 per head

Note: you need to be a current member to access this course -

you can join online now and then register for the course.

Topics covered during the course include... 

OHS
Biosecurity and bee diseases
Beekeeping equipment
Assembling and maintaining hives
Buying bees and bee equipment
Selecting hive site
Opening and inspection of hives
Seasonal management of hives
You’ll also do some hands-on inspecting of a hive and learn how best to light your smoker.


What you need to bring:

Boots and clean or new bee suits for the practical part of the course.*
If you have a smoker, bring that along too and learn how to light it properly (mark with your name please)

Light lunch and refreshments will be provided

You will receive a Beekeeping handbook, course notes, additional useful information and a WAAS Certificate of Completion

Spaces are limited!

Please be aware that due to the "hands on" nature of this course, that
it is dependant on suitable weather on the the day and may be subject to change.

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using your Visa or MasterCard, by EFT/cheque/cash before the Course.

Registrations will be processed strictly in order of payment

* If you don't yet have  protective gear, please let us know and we can provide some for you on the day at a  hire fee of $10.00 cash payable on the day. 

If you have any questions, contact us at  training@waas.org.au

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