This course, Intermediate Beekeeping with Phil Craft, 2021 Intermediate KSBA Beekeeping Education Course schedule. A series of presentations by Phil Craft, retired Kentucky State Apiarist.
Swarming, biology, prevention & control
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Article by Phil Craft, “Swarm Warning: The Reproduction Cycle”
Varroa overview, what is Integrated Pest Management (IMP), & monitoring for varroa mites
Controlling varroa, chemical controls, includes ALL registered varroa chemical control products, including natural & synthetic chemicals
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Mid-summer hive management, honey dearth (no nectar sources available) issues, robbing precautions, wax moths, and ‘brief’ varroa summer treatment
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Removing honey from hive & processing honey, selling honey – including Kentucky honey regulations
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Developing & following a varroa management plan
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Fall hive management, helping your bees prepare for winter
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Diagnosis & control of honey bee diseases
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Q&A – Phil Craft & TBA special guest panelists
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Live class coming November 2, 2021