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Dane County Beekeepers Association
  • Home
  • Join DCBA
  • About
  • Club Extractor
  • Honeybee Swarm
  • Resources
  • Facebook Group
  • Contact Us

Resources

Recommendations

  • Dave-cushman.net/bee/increase.html
  • bushfarms.com/beesplits.html
  • https://www.thebee.farm/blog/on-the-spot-ots-queen-rearing
  • Varroa Mite Decision Tool

Classes

There are a lot of classes including online and in-person. Online courses are great if you are interested in learning but don’t want to start working with bees quite yet. In-person classes are great for people who want a more hands on approach.

  • UW Extension – Beekeeping Certification Class (registration ends March 15th)
  • University of Minnesota – Beekeeping in the Northern Climate – Online and in-person courses
    • Free Manual – https://beelab.umn.edu/manuals

Online Videos

Permits

Many cities require you to obtain a permit to have bees on your property. Below you can learn about your cities laws:

  • Madison, WIsconsin – https://www.cityofmadison.com/dpced/bi/obtaining-a-city-of-madison-beekeeping-license/108/Madison-
  • Sun Prairie, Wisconsin (Chapter 17.16.140 #28)- https://library.municode.com/wi/sun_prairie/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_TIT17ZO_CH17.16LAUSRE_17.16.140ACUS
  • Fitchburg, Wisconsin – http://fitchburgtechnologyneighborhood.com/DocumentCenter/View/21770/Residential-Beekeeping-Permit
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