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APIARISTS' SOCIETY

Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping (101) Bunbury 2/2024

  • 19 Oct 2024
  • 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • ECU Campus Bunbury
  • 11

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Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping (101)

Saturday 19th October 2024

8:30 am - 3:30 pm

$169 per head

This training course will be held at the WAAS Bunbury apiary on the ECU Campus

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
  • Learn how best to light your smoker.

You will have the opportunity to do a hands-on inspection of a hive 

What you need to bring:

Boots and clean or new bee suits for the practical part of the course.*

Biosecurity is very important - please make sure that you suit is freshly laundered prior to 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 dependent on suitable weather on the day and may be subject to change.

Register Here: Introduction to Responsible Beekeeping Bunbury 2/2024

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

You need to be a member to attend this course, please join here: www.waas.org.au/Join-us

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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