1-4pm Aug.20, 2022: repeat of "Intro to Bee Keeping" Class-Pahrump

1651 East Calvada Boulevard,Pahrump NV 89048

20 August, 2022

Description

1-4pm IN-PERSON class (Intro to Beekeeping repeat)University of Nevada, Extension-Pahrump (in Office Conf. Rm.)Instructors will be Jon Zeh & Laura Pingree, Extension BeekeepersThis class will cover:- The role and life cycle of the queen bee, drone bee and the worker bee- Which subspecies of honey bees are good for the beginning beekeeper- Types of hives and choosing a safe location for your hive- The components of a hive and the purposes each serve- Protective clothing and the tools you will need to get started- The Africanized honey bee in Southern Nevada- The biggest threats to managed honey bees- The costs associated with purchasing the equipment and honey bees- Beekeeping definitionsWe will discuss practical information on how to set up your first bee hive.