Georgia Master Beekeeping Program Study Guide

Acknowledgements

The Georgia Master Beekeeper Program Certified Study Guide would not have been possible without the dedication and hard work of several individuals. A special thank you goes to Master Beekeeper Dr. Ted Kuhn and Journeyman Beekeeper Dr. Sharon Kuhn, who devoted countless hours to compiling the wealth of information contained in this guide. Gratitude is also extended to Dr. Brad Barnes, who transformed these materials into an accessible online format for everyone’s benefit. A tremendous amount of effort went into these pages, and I hope they serve as a valuable resource in preparing for the Georgia Master Beekeeper exams.

Thank you,

Jennifer Berry, PhD

Certified Beekeeper:

• Honey Bee Introduction
• The Honey Bees’ World
• The Honey Bee’s Life
• Anatomy of a Honey Bee
• The Honey Bee Colony and the Hive
• Beekeeping Items
• Starting Beekeeping
• Colony Management
• Offseason Management
• Disorders and Parasites
• Beehive Products
• Pollination
• Pollinator Conservation
• Insect ID
• Certified Beekeeper Testing

Journeyman/Master Beekeeper:

• Introduction
• Honeybee Anatomy
• Nest Architecture
• Spring Management
• Swarming and Seasonal History
• Splits
• Bee Communication
• Pheromones
• Honey Bee Queens
• Africanized Bees
• Products from the Hive
• Journeyman Beekeeper Testing
• Master Beekeeper Testing