Ipswich & East Suffolk

An elementary account of the development of queens, workers, and drones in the honeybee colony. State the periods spent by the female castes and the drone in the four stages of their life (egg, larva, pupa, and adult).

Session Lead: Emma N.

An elementary description of swarming in a honeybee colony. Talk through one method of swarm control. Describe how to take a swarm and how to hive it.

Session Lead: Sal Thurlow

How to set up an apiary and what precautions should be taken to avoid your honeybees being a nuisance to beekeepers, neighbours, and livestock. Describe the possible effects of honeybee stings on humans and able to recommend suitable first aid treatment.

Session Lead: Phil Ramsey