In this chapter, we will examine the Anatomy of the honey bee internally and externally. In learning about their Anatomy, we will better understand bee development, the make-up of their bodies to include their glands and, their specific functions.
Chapter Two Video
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Chapter 2 – Honey Bees
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Please read chapter 2 as well as review the video and other material for this chapter. Please feel free to leave comments or ask questions during the Q&A time on the Zoom Meeting. The test will be opened following the review.
Chapter 4 – Management (pg. 38-56)
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 There is a balance between over management of a colony and lack of management, and it does take experience to recognize the right balance for both you and each of your colonies. As enthusiastic beginning beekeepers, the tendency is to open the hive more than is necessary. On the other hand, knowing when it is necessary and doing what needs to be done to monitor the health of the colony is critical to the survival of the colony.
Chapter Four Video
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Chapter 4 – Seasonal Management
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Spring Beekeeping
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Chapter Review
There will be a chapter review on Zoom before testing at 10:30 AM
You will have 2 hours to complete the week one Apprentice test and a score of at least 80% must be obtained to pass. Click the link below to start the test. After you receive your test scores we may have to manually correct some questions. The test will open on