Pesticide Recertification Course: Honey Bees (PA &MD) Overflow Session

Join us in person for a one-hour continuing education course all about honey bees and the contexts in which pest control professionals may encounter them. Participants will leave this course with an understanding of basic honey bee biology and colony structure, ability to distinguish between swarms and established colonies, options for responsibly re-hiving swarms and colonies living in man-made structures, and techniques for safeguarding vital pollinators during pest control operations.

This course is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Plant Industry for the following credits:

11 - Household / Health Related - 1

18 - Demonstration and Research -1

23 - Park / School Pest Control -1

The Maryland Department of Agriculture's Office of Plant Industries and Pest Management has approved this course for the following credits:

7A - Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Health: General - 2

This course is offered at no charge by Eli's Honey Bees. Advance registration through Eventbrite is required. Coffee and donuts will be provided.

Agenda:

11:30-11:45: Biology of the Honey Bee

11:45-12:00: Swarm Identification, Collection, and Relocation

12:00-12:15: Identifying and Removing Honey Bee Colonies from Occupied Structures

12:15-12:30: Interaction Between Honey Bee Removal and Pest Management

Please contact the organizers at [email protected] or (484) 243-0473 with any questions or for more information.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Smedley Park Environmental Center, 20 Papermill Road, Springfield, United States

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