Specialized Beekeeping Courses
The Art of Queen Rearing
Workshops offered by the WSU Honey Bee Program
- WSU, Pullman – Wed-Thurs, June 12 & 13, 2013
- Mt Vernon Agricultural Station – Fri, July 19, 2013
These workshops will provide an understanding of what it takes to rear high quality queens. Basic biology and methods of queen rearing will be presented. These workshops give hands on instruction in rearing high quality queens. Beekeepers will be involved in the various steps: setting up cell builders; grafting; establishing mating nuclei. A queen right and a queen less system will be demonstrated.
The format is a combination of lecture and hands on demonstration. Bring a bee veil and whatever protective clothing you are comfortable in.
Registration fees $175 Click here for a Registration Form
Offering a special rate for both the Queen Rearing Workshops
and the Beekeeping Short Course!
Hilltop Inn
WSU Beekeeper Special Room Rate: $94.00/night
928 NW Olsen St. Pullman, WA. 99163
Phone: (509) 332-0928 Fax: (509) 334-5275
Make your reservations before May 20, 2013
Hotel Amenities:
Hot Breakfast Buffet every morning included in stay.
Free wireless internet
Indoor Pool and Hot Tub
Restaurant & Lounge