Tag Archives: Module 1

Honeybee Management exam feedback

I applied to receive exam feedback from the British Beekeepers Association on my Module 1 ‘Honeybee Management‘ exam. Even though I passed I like to do this because it’s a chance to get comments from super-insightful expert beekeepers. This year … Continue reading

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Battle of woman vs beekeeping exam: and the winner is…

Yesterday I came home to a long-awaited letter. As soon as I saw the British Beekeeping Association’s address on the back, I realised it must be my Module 1 Honeybee Management exam results. Opening exam results is hard, isn’t it? I … Continue reading

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9th Honeybee Management revision post: the value of honey, pollen, water and propolis

A 9th revision post for the British Beekeeping Association’s Module 1 exam, Honeybee Management, which I’m taking…on Saturday (arrrgh so not ready!). I’m at 1.15 on the syllabus: “The Candidate shall be able to give a detailed account of:- the value of honey, pollen, … Continue reading

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8th Honeybee Management revision post: honeybee feeding

8th revision post for the British Beekeeping Association’s Module 1 exam, Honeybee Management, which I’m taking very soon, on 24th March. I’m at 1.14 on the syllabus: “The Candidate shall be able to give a detailed account of:- the principles involved in feeding … Continue reading

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7th Honey bee Management revision post: honeybee drifting

A 7th revision post for the British Beekeeping Association’s Module 1 exam, Honey bee Management, which I’m taking in March. Moving to 1.13 on the syllabus: “The Candidate shall be able to give a detailed account of:- the drifting of honeybees, the dangers … Continue reading

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6th Honey bee Management revision post: the year’s work in the apiary (July to December)

Continued from my 5th revision post for the British Beekeeping Association’s Module 1 exam, which covered apiary work from January to June. Timings based on the Greater London area. “The Candidate shall be able to give a detailed account of:- the … Continue reading

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5th Honey bee Management revision post: the year’s work in the apiary (January to June)

A 5th revision post for the British Beekeeping Association’s Module 1 exam, Honey bee Management, which I’m taking in March. Onto 1.12 on the syllabus: “The Candidate shall be able to give a detailed account of:- the year’s work in the apiary and … Continue reading

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4th Honey bee Management revision post: good apiary hygiene

A 4th revision post for the British Beekeeping Association’s Module 1 exam, Honey bee Management, which I’m taking in March. Skipping forward a little again, onto 1.9 on the syllabus: “The Candidate shall be able to give a detailed account of:- 1.9: good apiary … Continue reading

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3rd Honey bee Management revision post: the criteria used in the selection of apiary sites

A 3rd revision post for the British Beekeeping Association’s Module 1 exam, Honey bee Management, which I’m taking in March. Onto 1.7 on the syllabus: “The Candidate shall be able to give a detailed account of:- 1.7: the criteria used in the selection of … Continue reading

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2nd Honeybee Management revision post: how to begin beekeeping

This is a 2nd revision post for the British Beekeeping Association’s Module 1 exam, Honey bee Management, which I’m taking in March. I’m skipping forward a bit on the syllabus, onto: “The Candidate shall be able to give a detailed account of:- 1.6: how … Continue reading

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