Improvement - Winter preparation

This practical workshop aims to equip amateur beekeepers to properly prepare their colonies for winter. It presents in detail all the essential steps for successfully wintering colonies in Quebec and discusses the most common errors.

This practical training does not replace theoretical training and it is mandatory to have at least one hive or good knowledge of beekeeping to participate.

During the 3-hour training, the following elements will be covered:

• Wintering with 1 or 2 supers
• The keys to successful wintering
• The sequence of operations on the colonies
• Feeding the colonies
• Screening methods and possible treatments
• Three methods for insulating hives

INFORMATION

• The training takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at our educational apiary located in Lac-Saint-Charles, Quebec. The address will be communicated to you by email a few days beforehand.
  
• Price per person.
  
• You will receive an information document by email a few days before the training.
• Groups of 8 people maximum.
• In case of rain, the training will be postponed. You will be refunded if you cannot attend the new date.
• You must bring your own protective equipment (beekeeping veil required, beekeeping suit and gloves according to your comfort).

REFUND POLICY

• A full refund is possible up to 30 days before the practical training date
• A partial refund is possible (50%) if the cancellation is made between 14 and 30 days before the date of the practical training
• No refund is possible if requested less than 14 days before the start of the training.