INST 161 - Bees and Beekeeping

Institution:

Virginia Wesleyan University

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Description:

An introduction to the history, technique, biology, and practices of apiculture. It is an introduction to the fundamentals and pleasures of keeping bees as either a hobby or a business. The long history of beekeeping around the world, the various metaphorical and cultural meanings assigned to bees and beekeeping over time, the development of the Langstroth hive, and the theories behind the most modern hive management practices are studied. Essentials such as building of hives, supers, and frames, the capture of swarms, the installation of packaged bees, management of the hive throughout the seasons, requeening, and the harvesting of a honey crop are also studied. The basics of bee biology and hive organization, and the critically important methods of preventing disease and maintaining a healthy, productive colony are also covered. Offered in selected Winter Sessions.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.vwu.edu

Phone Number:

(757) 455-3200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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