9.00 - 9.30 Registration in Frank Parkinson Foyer
9.30 - 10.00 Keeping Healthy bees – Colin Pavey and team of NBU inspectors
10.00 - 10.45 European and American foulbroods – diagnosis, treatment and Current research – Kirsty Stainton
10.45 - 11.15 Tea/Coffee comfort break
11.15 - 12.15 Apiary – How to do a disease inspection & Workshop – Bee Disease identification quiz
12.15 - 13.15 Apiary – How to do a disease inspection & Workshop – Bee Disease identification quiz.
13.15 - 14.15 Buffet lunch
14.15 - 15.00 Practical workshops 1,2 and 3
15.00 - 15.45 Practical workshops 1,2 and 3
15.45 - 16.15 Tea/Coffee comfort break
16.15 - 17.00 Practical workshops 1,2 and 3
17.00 - 18.00 Summary of the day and Q & A
Disperse
Participants will be able to take part in each workshop.
1.Brood disease recognition in the comb
2.Hygiene and biosecurity measures
3.Varroa management
From the centre of Pershore take the B4084 Bridge Street signposted Evesham and in 1.4 miles follow the B4084 sharply left and uphill.
The entrance driveway to Pershore College is on your right in a 100 yards.
You will be directed to the appropriate car park on this large (60 hectare) site
Pershore College
Avonbank
Pershore
Worcestershire
WR10 3JP