Beekeeping Series: Pest and Disease Management

Workshop is designed to learn about the causes of honey bee colony losses, pest monitoring and management. This workshop covers the causes of honey bee colony losses, pest monitoring and pest management. Special emphasis on Varroa Mite. Live bees will be used; please dress in protective clothing (closed-toe shoes, long sleeves, please bring your beekeeping suit if you own one). The registration fee of $20.00 (plus $3.18 Eventbrite fee) will include materials and refreshments. Participants must register through Eventbrite by April 21st. A late fee of $10.00 (plus $3.85 Eventbrite fee) will be applied for registrations after April 21st, or if paying at the door. This class is limited to 30 participants. There will be no refunds for the registration fee. Prior to this class, take time to view the following short videos: · Varroa Control & Management · Controlling Varroa Chemically If you would like to be added to our beekeeping ListServ for information about upcoming classes, email to [email protected], subject: please add to bee ListServ. For more information about this program, contact Dr. Tatiana Sanchez-Jones, Commercial Horticulture Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County, at [email protected] or 352-955-2402.