ANHBK502-BEEKEEPING
Introduction
Beekeeping can be a fascinating hobby, a profitable sideline, or a full-time occupation. You may want to keep bees for the delicious fresh honey they produce, for the benefits of their valuable services as pollinators, or perhaps simply for the enjoyment of learning more about one of nature’s most interesting insects. Almost anyone can keep bees. Honey bees normally only sting to defend themselves or their colony; when colonies are handled properly and precautions are taken, stinging is not a major problem.
This module describes skills, knowledge and attitude required to perform beekeeping. It is intended for Trainees pursuing TVET Certificate v sector of agriculture and food processing, Trade of Animal health.
At the end of this manual, trainees will able to Install apiary, Manage apiary and Control bee diseases and predators.