Beekeeping: An Introduction

Name: Beekeeping: An Introduction
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Learn how to keep bees in this free online course that covers hive maintenance, bee anatomy, honey extraction and more.

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In this free course, you will learn how to:

Recognize the importance of the queen in the brood-rearing process
Outline the hierarchy and layout of a hive
Recognize the best attire to wear when tending to a beehive and the equipment required for beekeeping
Evaluate which hive is ideal for you and where to position your apiary
List beekeeping jobs and identify poisonous and unappetizing honey
Describe the origin and evolution of beekeeping
Discuss the importance of bees as pollinators and outline the anatomy of a honey bee
Recognize the best way of extracting, storing and processing honey
Identify the various symptoms, prevention measures and treatment of various diseases that impact a bee colony
Define ‘swarming’ and describe its causes and the best way to control and prevent a swarm from occurring
Explain how to obtain bees
Discuss how to create a bee-friendly garden

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