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This Study Group will be led by Lesley Jacques and will meet via Zoom starting at 7.30 p.m. on the following Wednesdays. November 8th & 22nd, December 6th & 20th, January 10th & 24th, February 7th & 21st, March 6th.

This course will cover –

 The various diseases of honeybee brood and adults, their signs and diagnosis

 Treatments available, their methods of use and efficacy

 Methods of treatment and control of Varroa, including Integrated Pest  Management.

 Viruses affecting honeybees.

 Signs of poisoning in honeybees and action to be taken.

 The steps that can and should be taken by a beekeeper to prevent disease  and its spread

 Knowledge of legally notifiable diseases and pests

 Legislation regarding the importation of honeybees

 The biology of the honeybee with relation to disease

 Damage caused to colonies and equipment by mice, woodpeckers and other  pests, including wax moth, and how to prevent this.

For further details, contact Lesley Jacques at lesley.jacques@me.com or telephone 07788 744086.

Study Group Module 3 - Honey Bee Diseases

Study Group Module 3

Honey Bee Diseases