Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping

Aristaeus Farms is offering an introductory lesson into keeping bees with a focus on small scale, backyard beekeeping.

This course is aimed at the beginner beekeeper who either has or wishes to get their own hive, or anyone just wanting to know more about bees and their lifecycle.

The course will cover bee lifecycles, basic hive and pest management as well as South Australian specific legislative requirements. We openly discuss the pros and cons of various hive types including standard Langstroth, Flow Hive and top bar.

The course includes lunch and on-site apiary tour. All PPE provided, however you are welcome to bring your own, CLEAN beekeeping suit if you wish.