BEE HIVE MANAGEMENT

Catalog description

Students will learn how to manage bee hives during the different seasons of Southern California, while using the appropriate tools and exercising proper safety protocols. Bee suits and gloves will be provided, in addition to all the required tools. Students will utilize particular inspection techniques, regularly visit an apiary for hive inspections and will learn to identify and anticipate hive needs. Additional topics include honey bee food sources and nutrition, pests, predators, diseases and parasites and their treatments.