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Beginning Beekeeper Week Three
Chapter 5 – Monitor the Hive (pg. 42-46)
This chapter includes what to look for on the outside of the hive, what to look for inside the hive; when to look inside the hive, and when to add more space.
Chapter Five Video
Please read chapter 5 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 posted following the review.
Please watch this video. Even though it is an old video it provides more critical information about the bees than most modern books or videos.
Chapter 6 – Swarms (pg. 47-51)
This chapter discusses the conditions leading to a swarm and what to do to catch a swarm. Introduction: A swarm is a group of bees that leaves the hive with the original queen to start a new colony. It is the honey bee’s natural method of reproduction. Most people are amazed when they see and hear a swarm, and most beekeepers are very happy to catch a swarm and sad to see one leave their apiary.
Chapter Six Video
Please read chapter 6 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 posted following the review.
Chapter Review
There will be a chapter review on zoom before testing at 10:30 am Mar 23, 2024, click the link to join
or call in by phone at +1 253 215 8782
Meeting ID: 846 8587 5262
Passcode: 900001
Passcode: 900001
Chapter Test
You will have 2 hours to complete the 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 will have to manually correct some questions. (Don’t Panic!!!)