Introduction to beekeeping (8 sessions)

 
When:
November 7, 2024 @ 18:30 – 21:00
2024-11-07T18:30:00+11:00
2024-11-07T21:00:00+11:00
Where:
Melbourne Polytechnic, Fairfield Campus
101 Yarra Bend Rd
Fairfield VIC 3078
Australia
Cost:
$395 ($20 per hour)
Contact:
Melbourne Polytechnic
9269 8615

On consecutive Thursdays, starting 7th November, 6.30-9pm.

The topics to be covered will include: how to open and re-assemble a beehive; re-queening a honey colony; managing pests and diseases within a honey bee colony; the proper use of a bee smoker; and how to remove a honey crop from a hive.

Organised by Melbourne Polytechnic.