Your First Year Beekeeping
Date:
June 27, 2019 - 12:00pm – 1:00pmPresenter(s):
Dr. Jeff Harris, Assistant Research Professor, Apiculturist, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Entomology, and Plant PathologyContact Name:
Connie TempletonContact Phone:
(662) 325-8643
Description
This presentation will provide guidance and how to start a colony of honey bees in the spring and properly care for it to give it the best chance of surviving its first winter. Topics include: installing nucs or packages of bees; feeding bees to draw wax combs; treating for varroa mites; and getting ready for winter.
How can I participate in-person?
Individuals: Interested individuals must contact your county Extension office ahead of time if participating in-person at that location.
County Offices: To sign up for these programs, use the register link or email us at DistanceEd@ext.msstate.edu.