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FRANKFORT, Ky. — Beginning beekeepers can pick up valuable troubleshooting tips in a class April 22 in Frankfort.
The class is one of three educational opportunities for beekeepers coming up in Kentucky in the next three months.
The April 22 session will begin at 1 p.m. EDT at the Kentucky State University farm. Beginners will be instructed on how to deal with bee diseases, mites, swarming and other beekeeping problems.The class is free, and registration is not required.
Participants are advised to bring their own bee veils and be prepared to observe beekeeping techniques.
Beginning and intermediate classes will be offered at the Allen County Beekeepers Association’s spring field day May 13 at the home of Gordon and Bobbie Vernon near Scottsville. The event will run from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. CDT. Participants are advised to bring bee suits, veils, smokers and a bag lunch. The Allen County Beekeepers Association will provide chips and soft drinks.
Dr. James Ellis of the University of Georgia will be the keynote speaker at the Kentucky State Beekeepers Association’s summer conference June 16-17 at the KSU farm near Frankfort. The meeting will start at 8:30 a.m. EDT both days.
For more information on these educational opportunities and other beekeeping subjects, contact State Apiarist Phil Craft at (502) 564-3956 or phil.craft@ky.gov.
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