Honey Bee Conservation Technician Level Three
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Honey Bee Conservation Technician, Level Three (3)
The training and certification for a Honey Bee Conservation Technician Level Three (hereafter referred to as 'bee tech 3') builds on the information learned in the “Honey Bee Conservation Technician Level Two” training.
Who is it for?
This training level and certification is for bee technicians who want to further their knowledge and experience and further improve the situation of honey bees in the agricultural and reproductive areas.
Objective
The primary objective of the Honey Bee Conservation Technician Level Three is to be a knowledgeable and informed resource and a responsible facilitator and protector of the honey bee in the eyes of BBE-Tech. They will be able to work with local growers and others who work with honey bees in the continued facilitation and processes involved in helping honey bees be self sustaining and increasing reproductive traits.
Tasks
Upon completing the training and certification, the 'bee tech 3' will be able to demonstrate...
- All of the tasks of a “Honey Bee Conservation Technician Level Two”
- Knowledge of what crops are benefited by honey bee pollination, what crops honey bees benefit from
and placing honey bees to pollinate said crops.
- Knowledge of commercial and so called 'natural' pesticides and their effect on honey bees.
- Honey bee queen breeding techniques. Selecting for traits to promote survival behaviors and colony
strength.
Time and Cost
Time to complete depending on participants time and ability to attend training and testing sessions, 1 to 2 hours Cost is $25.00
Summary
The bee tech level 3 is in a position to use their knowledge, training and experience to work with local growers of farms, farmers markets, fruit orchards and other blooming crops to achieve a pollination plan that allows honey bees to 'work' in an environment that supports and facilitates the honey bees natural foraging behaviors, keeps the bees healthy and prevents poisoning as well as improving the quantity and quality of the crops being grown.
They are also able to take a stronger role in helping the natural breeding or 'natural selection' process by identifying colonies that exhibit the traits and behaviors that best encourage survival in the region with local acclimatization and resources.
