Content:

• Introduction and Description of the Workshop
• Safety Rules
• Protective Clothing and Use of Tools
• Morphology and History of Bees and Types of Bees
• Parts of the Flower and Honey Plants
• Colors that Bees See
• Types of Beehives and Their History
• Types of Frames and Frames
• Position and Placement of Stamped Frames
• Assembly of Boxes and Frames for Different Uses
• Inspection of Beehives
• How to Become a Successful Beekeeper
• Bee Diseases
• Most Common Mistakes in Beekeeping
• Correct Methods for Producing Honey
• Establishment of an Apiary and its Management
• Order and Management of Raises
• Methods to Avoid Swarming
• Honey Extraction, Correct Extraction Hours
• Different Methods of Honey Extraction and Filtering
• Handling, packaging and labeling of honey
• Cleaning Equipment and Storing Supers

Contact: 70 hrs | approx. 11 weeks. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5pm-8pm at the Apiario Guare store

Cost: $575 ($287.50 down payment to enroll, remaining payment due before graduation)

Pair Discount: $75 each Bring your significant other for the sale!

Professor: Ernesto González Díaz (Beekeeper and Apitherapist)

Start date: To be announced

INCLUDES: 

• Set of gloves
• Smoker
• Spatula
• Certified by the Department of Agriculture of the State (PR) and Municipal (San Lorenzo)
• Identification Card
• Beekeeping Manual

To register, please contact us Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm at 787-306-6617 or visit our location in person.

Procedure for registration day:

1. Complete payment of $287.50
2. Complete the registration form, which includes taking your ID photo
3. Then you will receive the official registration by email.