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Owens Bee CompanyBeekeeping EquationMadison County Beekeepers Assoc. 2011

1920sMay 12, 20111Owens Bee Company BusinessEquation of a Beekeeper? Craftsman Chemist Ecologist EMT Biologist Horticulturist Zoologist Entomologist

2Owens Bee CompanyBusiness of BeekeepingRaising Healthy Bees and Producing Pure Honey

Hobby or Profession Simplification and Diversification Observation, Contemplation, and Implementation Strategy Local, Regional, National then Global Selling and Marketing your Products Honey, verses Sugar feeding Medication verses Organic / Green Principles Public Land usage verses Farmers Good Neighbor Polices Bee Law Swarm collection and Bee Removal Equipment for Production, Processing and Marketing3Owens Bee CompanyBusiness of BeekeepingRaising Healthy Bees and Producing Pure Honey

Many Specialties in Beekeeping.a. Honey of all typesb. Hive By Products c. Bee Removald. Pollinatione. Craftsf. Medical

Cost of Wood ware Plant for forage crops, or wild crops Splitting verses Swarm Collection4Owens Bee CompanyBiologist

Study of life and their environment Honey Bee Anatomy Understanding Reproductive Cycles Identify Bee diseases Observation to see how your bees are doing Understand Bee Senses and how they use them Nutrition for Healthy bees Available ResourcesBooks, CDs, Websites5Owens Bee CompanyHorticulturist

Study and Propagation of Plants Identify Plants used by Honey Bees for Protein and Carbohydrates in your area.

USDA Plant Website:http://plants.usda.gov6Owens Bee Company Chemist

Study of composition of matter and its properties. Identify, and become familiar with Pesticides,and Herbicides that are applied near your apiariesand the danger they pose to your bees.

What minerals do honey bees need for a healthy diet, and where do they get them?

Identify Medications used in beekeeping and their correct application. Learn the pros and cons of usage.

7Owens Bee CompanyCraftsman

Mechanical skills with vision Building or Buying Equipment? Equipment required to build your equipment. Bee RemovalsSwarmsRemoval from Structures8Owens Bee Company Entomologist

The Identification and Study of Insects Integrated Pest Management www.aces.edu/anr/ipm/

State Bee Inspectors, and University Websites.

Local beekeeper educational resources are available.

If you know the pest, you will better know how to treatthe problem.9Owens Bee CompanyEcologistStudy of living things with their surroundings

Factors to consider in selecting Apiary location are forage, shelter, and water sources.

Exposure to environmental elements such as wind, rain, sun, flooding, etc.

Honey Bee and Human interaction

Learning to live within natures normal cycles. Known as Eco-Synchronization.

Proximity of Honey Bee Predators, and Competitors.

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Injuries and life saving techniques Beekeepers need to Bee able to identify and treat with Basic First Aid supplies the following:Bleeding, and Puncture WoundsAllergic reactionsBurnsHeat exhaustion and heat strokeSnake, Scorpion, and Spider Bites Sprained AnklesBack injuries Learn CPR Carry a First Aid Kit11Owens Bee Company Zoologist

Study of Animals Identify critters that are getting into your bee hives.Can cause significant bee lossSpread diseaseDestroy valuable equipmentScare the Hell out of the Beekeeper!

12Owens Bee CompanyThank You !But Remember to Have Fun !

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