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WASBA Journeyman Beekeeper Certification Course

Date

Weekly Assignments

Zoom Meeting/ Quiz

April 09, 2026

 Chapter 1 – The Honey Bee Biology (pp. 5-21).

  •  Part One – The Science of Genetics and Characteristics of Six Subspecies (pp. 7-12).
  • Part Two – Anatomy (pp.12-17).

April 16, 2026

April 16, 2026

  • Part Three – Brood rearing, Food production, and Colony Behavior (pp.19- 21).

Chapter 2 – Recognizing Diseases and Pest including CCD (pp. 22-48).

  •  Part One – Honey Bee Diseases (pp.22-28).
  • Part Two – Honey Bee Pest (pp.28-43).

April 23, 2026

April 23, 2026

  • Part Three – CCD & The Potential relationship to Pesticides (pp.43-48).
 

Chapter 3 – Part One -Prevention and Treatment of Diseases and Pest (pp.49-65).

April 30, 2026

April 30, 2026

  • Part Two – Integrated Pest Management (IPM) (pp. 63 – 65).

Chapter 4 – Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter Management Practices (pp.66 – 77).

May 07, 2026

May 07, 2026

Chapter 6 – Different Types of Hives (pp. 95 – 113)

Chapter 7 – Queen Rearing Processes (pp. 114 – 124)

May 14, 2026

May 14, 2026

Chapter 8 – Disappearance of the Honey bees from the Hive (pp.125 – 135).

Chapter 9 – Relationship Between Honey bees and Plants (pp.136 – 146).

May 21, 2026

May 21, 2026

Chapter 5 – Selling Honey Bees Products and Services (pp. 78 – 94).

Chapter 10 – Laws and Regulations (147 – 159).

May 28, 2026