Honey Bee Diseases and Pests Course

$190.00
  • Honey Bee Diseases and Pests Course

Honey Bee Diseases and Pests Course

$190.00
$190.00

Take Your Beekeeping to the Next Level! 

Serious about beekeeping? Don’t miss this exclusive, in-person Intermediate Beekeeping Course, designed for beekeepers ready to sharpen their skills and protect their colonies like a pro!

Led by Dr. Renata Labuschagne, Alberta Tech Transfer Program Lead, this course dives deep into honey bee health, pest management, and disease prevention—all critical for maintaining strong, thriving hives.

What You’ll Gain:

✅ Hands-on field training & classroom instruction
✅ Expert guidance on identifying healthy vs. unhealthy colonies
✅ Skills to recognize honey bee pests & diseases common in Alberta
✅ Step-by-step techniques for collecting lab samples
✅ Effective monitoring & treatment strategies to keep your bees safe

Topics to be covered include:

  • Honey bee biology and behaviour
  • American Foulbrood
  • European Foulbrood
  • Varroa mites
  • Chalkbrood
  • Small hive beetle
  • Bee Louse (Braula coeca)
  • Nosema
  • Honey bee viruses
  • Wax Moth
  • Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
  • Biosecurity

BONUS: Each participant receives a Honey Bee Diseases & Pests Guide (CAPA) and a Hive-side Identification Guide—must-have resources for every beekeeper!

This is an in-person course with some hands-on training. Bring your own bee suit, veil, and closed toed shoes—you’ll be working directly with live colonies!

Spots are limited! Secure your place now and take your beekeeping expertise to the next level.

Coffee, tea and snacks provided. Lunch NOT provided. 

Courses will be help at the Worker and Hive Education Hub Unit 102 4215 72 Ave SE Calgary. All courses are non-refundable. 

  • If you are not satisfied with your purchase from our online store, you may return the unused product complete with original packaging and tags intact to the Online Store within 7 days of receiving the item for a refund less a 15% restocking fee  (transaction fees) or 30 days for a store credit.

    Due to bio security concerns, no products that have come into contact with bees, honey or wax can be accepted for return or exchange.

    All returns must be authorized via email or phone prior to shipping. Please e-mail info@workerandhive.com or call 403-764-8177 to start the return process.

    Discounted items or items purchased with a promo code are considered a final sale.  Discount codes may not be retroactively applied to previous orders.

    No exceptions.

  • Beekeeping products can be tough to ship! Here is our shipping policy.

    Shipping Policy

    Thank you for supporting Worker and Hive Bee Supply. The following are the terms and conditions that constitute our Shipping Policy.

    Shipment processing time: All orders are processed within 2-3 business days. Orders are shipped Tuesday through Friday, excluding holidays. If we are experiencing a high volume of orders, shipments may be delayed by a few days. Please allow additional days in transit for delivery. If there will be a significant delay in shipment of your order, we will contact you via email or telephone. 

    Shipping rates & delivery estimates: Shipping charges and estimated delivery times for your order will be calculated and displayed at checkout. Please contact us directly should you feel that the quote is inaccurate and we will manual calculate order shipping rates. Although delivery delays can occasionally occur, we value your time and make every effort to to get your purchased items to you quickly. Occasionally, the carrier you have selected may not be the best option for delivery and we will substitute a comparable delivery option for your order. 

    Shipment to P.O. box addresses may not always be available for carriers other than Canada Post. Please confirm that your requested carrier (Purolator, UPS etc..) services your address prior to placing your order. We can not be responsible for unclaimed packages and will only refund the difference between product price and shipping fees. 

    Shipment Confirmation & Order tracking: You will receive a Shipment Confirmation email once your order has shipped containing your tracking number(s). The tracking number will be active within 24 hours.

    Customs, Duties and Taxes: Worker and Hive Bee Supply is not responsible for any customs and taxes applied to your order. All fees imposed during or after shipping are the responsibility of the customer (tariffs, taxes, etc.).

    Damages: Worker and Hive Bee Supply is not liable for any products damaged or lost during shipping. If you received your order damaged, please contact the shipment carrier to file a claim. Please save all packaging materials and damaged goods before filing a claim.

    International Shipping Policy: We currently only offer international shipping to the U.S. Please contact us directly should you wish to have your purchase shipped to a country other than Canada or U.S.

    Returns Policy: Our Return & Refund Policy provides detailed information about options and procedures for returning your order. It can be found HERE.

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