For someone who keeps bees, there are a number of good reasons why this skill and knowledge is important. This may be the best place to get started online. Dr Hubertus Kohn handed it out as part of his workshop on queen rearing. This different link provides the basic information on the method that Dr Kohn is demonstrating to some local beekeepers. It's been rather hectic lately with all the prep work for the workshop as we have had to battle the elements and arrange and rearrange schedules to coax the bees into being cooperative with us.
So far we have had limited success. The rain and wind along with a dearth of flowering flora has convinced Dr Kohn that we may be a little early with this workshop. The process is rather straight forward but having the right conditions are essential for success. Learning from someone more knowledgeable than you are will also increase your chance for success. I'll post more about our workshop with Dr Kohn. We still have some work to do before we're pau but it's been very educational and gives me more insight at to what we need on Kaua'i to help beekeepers maintain strong hives and healthy bees.
On that note, KBee will be hosting another public meeting this Tuesday, March 16 at KCC in the Electronic and Technology Building. Darci Oishi from the Hawaii Department of Agriculture will introduce Danielle Downey, the state's newly hired apiary specialist. The meeting will start at 6pm and we will learn for Darci and Danielle what is the state's plan for assisting local beekeepers and helping Kaua'i keep the small hive beetle and varroa mite off the Garden Island.
Kauai Beekeepers Association
Public Invited Open Meeting
Tuesday, March 16 at 6 pm
Electronic and Technology Building
Rm 114 Multipurpose Room
Kauai Community College
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