Learn what makes a good swarm trap. how to size it, how to shape it, what to put inside, where to put the entrance, and much more. We will discuss finding a place to hang the trap for best luck of bees finding the trap. What to bait the trap with. Various other aspects of […]
The number one thing all beekeepers want it to see the Queen. This session we will dive into what is actually on a frame. We will see what can be seen and how to interpret what we do. Honey, wax, eggs, brood, food, bugs, etc. All this to better locate the queen. Presentation, then Q&A, […]
Once honey bees arrive in our lives most beekeepers want to have more bees. The main reason we want more is to overcome loss. We may lose bees to a multitude of reasons so we need to replace them. Today we will talk about how a beekeeper with an overwintered hive can select and split […]
Dr. Lang is a Beekeeper who manages bees in Central New York and will walk us through his year in the bee yard and talk about methods that bring him success.
Honey bees live to swarm. No one wants to see their bees leave. Techniques to suppress the swarming instinct.
Learn how and why to use dowsing rods to place your honey bee hives. This is an in person and hands on training at the CNY Beekeeper School location in Bridgeport New York 13030 contact me with questions
General question and answer beekeeper session today. Feel free to send your questions in ahead of time. Ask anything while in the meeting. Today is a great day to have a conversation.
Live and in person demonstrations for 2021 last Saturday in may on the Central New York Beekeeper School Bridgeport Campus FREE The smoker – lighting and keeping lit, smoking technique How to interact with Bees – attitude and action, moving hive parts How to read frames – what is on each frame and location Locating […]
8 Saturdays this spring/summer learning to keep bees. It doesn't matter if you have bees or want bees. This class will be fun and informative. Starting the first Saturday in June and Ending in August. 10am until 12pm. This will be the second year this is offered with a limit of 10 people. It is […]
Anyone who has been stung knows that there is the smell of bananas. The smell can be extremely strong if it is a hot hive or many bees are involved. What happens if we eat a banana and work with our bees? Will they be extra stingy? Today we will see if it is a […]
Wax is one of the byproducts of keeping honey bees. It comes in many forms and can be collected by the beekeeper for reuse. From collecting to final products, we will learn and discus several uses of this natural and amazing product of the hive. The session will start with a presentation, then we will […]
This years contest will be in the first week of October. Entries due first Monday of the month and Winners announced the Second Monday. This event page will be updated 6 weeks prior to the contest due date. In the mean time start thinking about the honey you will be entering. Check out last years […]