Course Overview

The Bee Masters 2009 Short Course is set for March 9-13, 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 13. Participation is limited to 50.

 

This is an advanced level course, and participants will be expected to have kept bees and have some knowledge about bees and beekeeping. Topics are wide-ranging and include:

• IPM of Varroa
• colony inspection
• management of wintered colonies
• nutrition and supplemental feeding
• detection and control of brood diseases
• Nosema disease
• and much more

 

Invited speakers will present lectures covering their specialization and interests.

The course will also include hands-on experience in the laboratory.