Plymouth County Beekeepers Association (PCBA)

The PCBA’s annual bee school is hosted and instructed by PCBA members and guest speakers. It is an 8 week course that is designed to provide new beekeepers with the basic knowledge that is needed to get started in beekeeping.

Topics covered include:

• History of beekeeping.
• Equipment and woodenware.
• Hive placement
• Anatomy of honey bees.
• Bee colony organization.
• Feeding methods and feeders.
• Hive inspection.
• IPM: Integrated Pest Management.
• Diseases and pests of the honey bee.
• Local pollen and nectar sources.
• Bee package installation.
• Honey and beeswax products.

The $50 enrollment fee includes the text book, course materials, and a year’s membership with the club. Classes are held in the Pembroke Community Center at 128 Center St. in Pembroke center which is located between the library and the town hall. Classes meet every other Thursday, from 7-9 PM, starting January 15. Although we can usually accommodate all who sign up, there are limits so please sign up as soon as possible.

For more information and to register go to http://www.plymouthcountybeekeepers.org and click on link to the Bee School.