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Introduction to Urban Beekeeping

Introduction to Urban Beekeeping. Why Keep Bees?. Interesting Hobby Pollination Sustainability Honey. Why Not Keep Bees?. You will get stung There is work involved There is a learning curve Your neighbor may not understand. Things to Think About. Beekeeping Regulations

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Introduction to Urban Beekeeping

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  1. Introduction to Urban Beekeeping

  2. Why Keep Bees? • Interesting Hobby • Pollination • Sustainability • Honey

  3. Why Not Keep Bees? • You will get stung • There is work involved • There is a learning curve • Your neighbor may not understand

  4. Things to Think About • Beekeeping Regulations • Apiary Registration • Time Commitment • Expense • Bees • Equipment

  5. Beekeeping Regulations • Washington State – apiary registration • Spokane County – unincorporated areas • Airway Heights • Cheney • Deer Park • Medical Lake • Spokane City • Spokane Valley

  6. Time Commitment April Spring - Summer August - September Winter - Spring

  7. Honeybees Kinds • Italian • Carniolan Delivery • 3 lb. Package • Nucs • Hive Setup Where to get them • Local Suppliers • Miller’s Homestead 299-9085 • Tate’s Honey Farm 924-6669 • Swarms

  8. Equipment • Hives • Hive bodies • Supers • Bottom Boards • Telescoping and Inner Covers • Queen Excluders • Hats, Veils, Suits, Gloves • Hive tool, Bee Brush • Smoker

  9. Resources • Bee Associations • Inland Empire Beekeepers • West Plains Beekeepers • Washington State Beekeepers • Your Library • The Web

  10. Summary

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