Bees 104: Diseases and Pests IPM 2026

Dates: Wednesday June 13

Time: 10:am - 5:00:pm

Location: 1400 Quincy Street NE

Prerequisite: Short course or one year experience

Take charge of your bees’ well-being in this practical workshop designed to help you identify, monitor, and manage the most common threats to hive health. Through a mix of classroom sessions and hands-on lessons, you’ll gain real-world experience in organic treatments, integrated pest management techniques, and best practices for every season. Plus, we’ll provide a textbook to support your learning and long-term success.

• Treating Organically: Reduce chemical reliance and keep your bees happy and healthy
• Pest & Disease Biology: Understand the life cycles of common hive threats
• Monitoring & Identification: Spot problems early and take timely action
• Record Keeping: Stay organized and track your colonies’ progress
• Treatment Calendars: Know when and how to apply interventions
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Combine multiple strategies for safer, more effective control
• Seasonal Signs & Best Practices: Adapt your care to the time of year for thriving colonies

Join us to gain the confidence and know-how needed to protect your bees from pests, parasites, and diseases—because healthy bees mean a thriving beekeeping experience!

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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Host or Publisher Bee CARE Institute