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Conference Overview

The Bee Masters’ 2005 Short Course is set for February 28–March 4, 2005, at Simon Fraser University’s main campus in Burnaby. This week-long, intensive course combines illustrated lectures, laboratory periods, social events and an optional final examination on Friday, March 4. Participation is limited to 50.

This is an advanced level course, and participants are expected to have kept bees and have some knowledge about bees and beekeeping. Topics include: spring, summer and fall management, wintering, queen rearing, swarming, bee behaviour, hive products, adult bee diseases, exotic mites, nucleus production, bee brood diseases, pollination, and much more. Invited guest lecturers will also bring their specialized knowledge and interests.

Examination

The optional written examination will be on Friday, March 4. Participants who complete the exam successfully will receive a Bee Masters’ Certificate at a later date.