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Roger Patterson
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Roger Patterson is a practical beekeeper who has kept bees since 1963. A chance meeting with Beowulf Cooper resulted in him joining VBBA (now BIBBA, https://bibba.com/roger-patterson-2/) in 1965. At one stage he ran 130 colonies, now reduced to around 25. He is the Apiary Manager at his local BKA, where he manages between 30-50 colonies for teaching purposes.

Roger concentrates on teaching the practical aspects of beekeeping that includes queen rearing and bee improvement. He is a prolific lecturer, demonstrator and writer. He is an author of books, booklets and a regular contributor to the bee press.
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Beekeeping 101: Introduction to Beekeeping
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Beekeeping 101: Introduction to Beekeeping
3-4 hrs 387 learners
By Roger Patterson
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to;

  • Discuss common reasons for failure among new beekeepers
  • Explain the importance of handling bees and getting stung as a new beekeeper
  • Describe the basic structure of a wild bee hive
  • Identify the materials that are commonly found in a beehive
  • Distinguish between the different bee types that occupy a hive
  • Outline the most important considerations for siting hives
  • Define an allotment as it pertains to beekeeping
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Beekeeping 101: Introduction to Beekeeping
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Beekeeping 102: Beekeeping Equipment and Hive Types
3-4 hrs 176 learners
By Roger Patterson
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Summarize the importance of smoker fuel and the need to wear protective gear while smoking
  • Outline the important the equipment and hives used for beekeeping
  • Identify how gloves can protect hands from bee stings
  • Outline tips for selecting the right hive type
  • Compare the benefits and differences of wood and polystyrene as hive materials
  • Describe the difference between British Standard and British Commercial beehive
  • Identify the methods to effectively calm the bees
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Beekeeping 102: Beekeeping Equipment and Hive Types
3-4 hrs
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Beekeeping 103: Acquiring Your First Hive and Bees
3-4 hrs 210 learners
By Roger Patterson
You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain how to acquire a hive for the first time
  • Outline the parts you need to build your own hive
  • Discuss the importance of spacing in beekeeping
  • Identify how to choose the right frame type with best spacing
  • Analyze various types of frame spacing are available
  • Summarize the pros and cons of getting bees with and without combs
  • Discuss advantages and disadvantages of buying second-hand hives for beekeeping
  • Outline the importance of using Queen Excluders for beginners
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Beekeeping 103: Acquiring Your First Hive and Bees
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Nadine Sexy British G.
I Nadine Felecia Graham Okorom really enjoyed this course because I learn about Beekeepers routinely get stung; it is a part of the occupation and you get used to it with experience. Bees are capable of living both managed and unmanaged.
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Established suppliers are reliable in making purchases for new hives as they have a reputation to maintain in the market compared to online sellers, which are not a good choice when buying hives or any tools required for beekeeping.
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