Introduction to Urban Beekeeping. Why Keep Bees? Interesting Hobby Pollination Sustainability Honey

Introduction to Urban Beekeeping

Why Keep Bees?

Interesting HobbyPollinationSustainabilityHoney

Why Not Keep Bees?You will get stung

There is work involvedThere is a learning curveYour neighbor may not understand

Things to Think About

Beekeeping RegulationsApiary RegistrationTime CommitmentExpenseBeesEquipment

Beekeeping RegulationsWashington State – apiary registration

Spokane County – unincorporated areas

Airway HeightsCheneyDeer ParkMedical LakeSpokane CitySpokane Valley

Time Commitment April Spring - Summer

August - September Winter - Spring

HoneybeesKinds

•Italian

•Carniolan

Delivery•3 lb. Package

•Nucs

•Hive Setup

Where to get them•Local Suppliers

•Miller’s Homestead 299-9085

•Tate’s Honey Farm 924-6669

•Swarms

EquipmentHivesHive bodiesSupersBottom BoardsTelescoping and Inner CoversQueen Excluders

Hats, Veils, Suits, Gloves

Hive tool, Bee Brush

Smoker

Resources

Bee AssociationsInland Empire BeekeepersWest Plains BeekeepersWashington State BeekeepersYour LibraryThe Web

Summary