Course Information

Bee Diseases, Pest, Treatments

Price: $103.25


Summary

This course is an advanced 6-week study for beekeepers who have previously completed the HCC Backyard Beekeeping course or, beekeepers who have their certification(s) from the North Carolina State Beekeepers Association (NCSBA). Prior knowledge about honeybees is required, as THIS IS NOT a beginner’s course! Subjects covered will include Apiary Management, Pests, Parasites, Pathogens, and Treatments. In addition, students will inspect and analyze bee colonies and file research reports.

NOTE: STUDENTS MUST PURCHASE AND BRING THIS BOOK TO THE FIRST CLASS SESSION: Pernal, Stephen F. and Clay, Heather (eds), Honey Bee Diseases and Pests, Third Edition, Beaverlodge, AB, Canada: Canadian Association of Professional Apiarists, 2nd Printing 2015. ISBN 978-0-9693336-1-6.


COURSE EQUIPMENT
Students MUST have the following items to conduct proper apiary inspections.
1. Personal Protective Equipment - PPE
a. Bee Suit, Jacket - (sized accordingly).
b. Pants and shoes required for all students (no shorts, flip-flops, )
c. Protective Gloves –
i. Goatskin bee gloves (one pair, sized accordingly).
ii. Chemical Resistant Gloves – Nitrile Chemical Resistant Gloves, Reusable Heavy-Duty
d. Smoker
e. Stainless Steel Beehive Claw Scraper Beekeeping Tool

BE AWARE, this course IS NOT RECOMMENDED for people who have any “bee allergies.” Exposure to live honey bees is part of being a beekeeper, and stings are probable!

*This class is held in the SYCAMORE  building on campus*

Requirements

This course has no requirements.

Course Fees

Price: $103.25 (Course Fee) + $0.00 (Credit Card and Convenience Charge)
The following section fees are included in the Price:
$1.25 - CE Student Accident Insurance
$5.00 - CE Technology Fee
 

Section Details

Date and Time

Date: Jul 12, 2024
Time: From 09:00 am to 12:00 pm
Building: 070
Room: 7105
Number of seats available: 10
Section: 42189
All Meetings:
* Meetings may be subject to change
When Building Room
Fri Jul 12, 2024 From 09:00 am to 12:00 pm 070 7105
Fri Jul 19, 2024 From 09:00 am to 12:00 pm 070 7105
Fri Jul 26, 2024 From 09:00 am to 12:00 pm 070 7105
Fri Aug 02, 2024 From 09:00 am to 12:00 pm 070 7105
Fri Aug 09, 2024 From 09:00 am to 12:00 pm 070 7105
Fri Aug 16, 2024 From 09:00 am to 12:00 pm 070 7105
 

Location

This course meets at the following location:

185 Freedlander Drive , Clyde NC 28721