Tony Pulsone, Beekeeper
Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Limited to 30 participants
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
If you are thinking about becoming a beekeeper, there are many things to learn before embarking on the wonderful adventure of keeping bees – this course will provide you with a foundation to get started with this fascinating hobby.
We will discuss honey bee biology and behavior, how to acquire your first bees, placement, beekeeping equipment, how to conduct inspections, seasonal management of your colonies, and being a good neighbor. Beekeeping 101 is perfect for people who are interested in bees and beekeeping – this is the course that will help you decide whether beekeeping is right for you.
Tony Pulsone is a second-generation beekeeper, and has kept his own bees for over eight years. He is a mentor to new beekeepers, Vice-President of the Middlesex County Beekeepers Association, and a member of both the Massachusetts Beekeepers Association and the Eastern Apicultural Society. He is enrolled in the Cornell University and University of Montana Master Beekeeper Programs, and is currently studying for the Master Beekeeper Certification for the Eastern Apicultural Society.
Contact: Tony Pulsone, 1-304, 617 253-2294, PULSONE@MIT.EDU
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Jan/07 | Mon | 05:15PM-06:45PM | 3-370 |
History of Beekeeping and its importance. Occupants of the Hive: their life cycle, anatomy, and behavior
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Jan/09 | Wed | 05:15PM-06:45PM | 3-370 |
Superorganisms. Sourcing Bees. Site Considerations. Laws regarding the keeping of Honey Bees. Allergic Reactions / Management of Bee Allergies
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Jan/10 | Thu | 05:15PM-06:45PM | 3-370 |
Protective Clothing, Tools, Beehives (Components and Accessories, and everything else.
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Jan/14 | Mon | 05:15PM-06:45PM | 3-370 |
Installing Nucs and Packages. Inspections. Swarming and Swarm Prevention
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Jan/15 | Tue | 05:15PM-06:45PM | 3-370 |
The unfortunate reality of modern-day beekeeping.
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Jan/16 | Wed | 05:15PM-06:45PM | 3-370 |
Every action a beekeeper takes should be towards one goal - getting their bees through winter.
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Jan/17 | Thu | 05:15PM-06:45PM | 3-370 |
Planting for Bees, Products of the Hive, et cetera.