Overwintering Beehives - Methods for Success
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To register send us an email at [email protected] and we will send you a PayPal link to pay for the workshop
October 8th & 9th, 2016 2-6 pm in Springfield, MO
Workshop Fee: $ 50.00
Goal of this workshop: For the students to acquire the necessary tools & knowledge to maximize overwintering success
Classroom Portion (4 hours) Oct. 8th 2:00pm:
• Our Philosophy and management style
• What does a colony need to successfully overwinter?
o The critical factors
• What to do in the months before winter
• Varroa control
o The pros and cons of various control methods
o How we deal with varroa
• SHB (small hive beetle control)
o The pros and cons of various control methods
• How to evaluate or grade a colonies strength
o What makes the difference between a strong colony, a moderate colony, and a weak colony
o Specific things to look for
o Why notes are invaluable
o Reallocating resources
o Feeding options. When feeding has negative consequences.
o 10 frame vs 8 frame hives
• Preparing hives for winter
o Step by step instructions
o comparing different winter set ups
• Question and answer period.
Field Portion (4 hours) Oct. 8th 2:00pm: Hands-on applications of the principles presented in the classroom portion
• Visit our apiary to look at and evaluate colonies that are in all 3 strength categories.
• We will take management steps in the field to address these situations.
• We will prepare hives for the winter.