This chapter discusses several reasons why a colony, or part of a colony, might decide to leave their hive, how to recognize the signs of departure, and how to tell the difference in the causes when finding a vacant or significantly reduced hive.
Chapter Two, Part 3 Video
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 3 – Prevention and Treatment of Diseases and Pest (pp. 130-144)
Knowledge of botany and bee biology permits beekeepers to anticipate bee responses to environmental conditions and the biological cycles in both plants and bees. Skillful beekeepers manage their colonies by anticipating seasonal cycles. Beekeepers should be planning for what will come next, rather than reacting to what is happening or has already happened – anticipation, not reaction. Skillfully applying biological knowledge allows beekeepers to anticipate colony development and needs
Chapter Three Video
Chapter 3 – Prevention and Treatment of Diseases and Pest
Please read chapter 3 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 Review
There will be a chapter review starting at 6:30 pm March 19, 2024.
You will have 30 mins to complete the week 3 Journeyman 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.