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Call The Inspector!
Call The Inspector!
Want to schedule an annual inspection? Want to get your hives or equipment inspected for sale? An inspection and permit is required to sell bees and equipment. Talk to your local bee inspector.
North Island Bee Inspector: Laura Ingram
North Island Bee Inspector: Laura Ingram
250-882-2852 laura.ingram@gov.bc.ca
250-882-2852 laura.ingram@gov.bc.ca
Links for Beekeepers
Links for Beekeepers
Canadian Honey Council: https://honeycouncil.ca/
International Bee Research Association: https://ibra.org.uk/?srsltid=AfmBOooH1X9KVCX03adyQOyyPlufQzyrWkHFG5rTUOyXqsvZ4MSMmaEL
Pollination Canada: https://seeds.ca/pollination/
Resources:
Pollinators for Southern British Columbia: https://www.sfu.ca/people/eelle/bee_info.html
Beekeeping - How to Videos from the University of Guelph: https://hbrc.ca/beekeeping-videos/
Randy Oliver - Scientific Beekeeping: https://scientificbeekeeping.com/
The Bee Listener: beelistener.co.uk
Free Online Books:
Backyard Beekeeper- Free Online book for beginners
Beekeeping the Essential Guide - Andy Jacobson
Provincial Beekeeping Associations:
British Columbia Honey Producers Association https://bchoneyproducers.ca
Yukon Bee Club https://www.yukonbeeclub.com
Alberta Beekeepers Commission https://albertabeekeepers.ca
Saskatchewan Beekeepers Association https://saskbeekeepers.ca
Manitoba Beekeepers Association https://manitobabee.org
Ontario Beekeepers Association https://www.ontariobee.com
Quebec Beekeeping Association https://abcbees.ca
Nova Scotia Beekeepers Association https://nsbeekeepers.ca
Education
Education
New to beekeeping or wanting to refresh and connect? There are many classes, groups and workshops you can join to dive deeper into the world of beekeeping!
New to beekeeping or wanting to refresh and connect? There are many classes, groups and workshops you can join to dive deeper into the world of beekeeping!
Check out the links below:
Check out the links below:
Thinking Like A Beekeeper Course
Thinking Like A Beekeeper Course
This class is run by Don Fowler and Heather Klassen. Classes are small and hands on with a focus on the science of beekeeping. Classes are once a week starting in February. For more information, contact Don at pinebug@gmail.com
Located in Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. Home Grown Bee has a variety of courses both online and in person focusing on everything from beekeeping 101 to hive tours and mite treatments. Home Grown Bee is also a great spot to source beekeeping equipment, learn more about other pollinators such as mason bees and to chat with beekeeper Rachel, who is always happy to talk bees!
For more information, check out her website!
Online Courses
Online Courses
for Beekeepers by Beekeepers
for Beekeepers by Beekeepers
Master practical beekeeping skills, boost your hive's health, and
Master practical beekeeping skills, boost your hive's health, and
gain confidence whether you are just starting or ready to take your expertise to the next level!
gain confidence whether you are just starting or ready to take your expertise to the next level!
The Government of British Columbia offers an introductory beekeeping course.
This course is offered for free and is open to anyone. It covers a full range of topics related to bee biology, beekeeping management, disease diagnosis and controls.
Click here for more information.
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