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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Coming April 6, 2021
Varroa overview, what is Integrated Pest Management (IMP), & monitoring for varroa mites
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Coming May 4, 2021
Controlling varroa, chemical controls, includes ALL registered varroa chemical control products, including natural & synthetic chemicals
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Coming June 1, 2021
Mid-summer hive management, honey dearth (no nectar sources available) issues, robbing precautions, wax moths, and ‘brief’ varroa summer treatment
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Coming June 22, 2021
Removing honey from hive & processing honey, selling honey – including Kentucky honey regulations
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Coming July 6, 2021
Developing & following a varroa management plan
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Coming July 27, 2021
Fall hive management, helping your bees prepare for winter
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Coming August 24, 2021
Varroa mites – other IPM techniques (screened bottom boards, resistant stock – queens, brood breaks)
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Coming September 21, 2021
Q&A – Phil Craft & TBA special guest panelists
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Coming October 12, 2021