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73Â Â A P P E N D I X C Checklist and Resources for Beekeeping Programs Checklist for Establishing a Beekeeping Program o Determine goals of the beekeeping program (Chapter 3: Survey Responses) o Build sustainability profile o Community engagement and public relations o Provide educational opportunities for staff o Start-up costs for equipment and infrastructure such as fencing o Contractual fees for beekeeper o Educational materials o Leasing revenue o Identify initial feasible location(s) for apiary (to be confirmed with beekeeper) o Maintenance requirements o Determine budget and revenue sources for program (Chapter 6: Barriers, Threats, and Liabilities; Chapter 7: Identifying Opportunities) o Identify airport staff to coordinate with beekeeper and program activities (Chapter 8: Management and Administration) o Wildlife biologist o Facilities o Public relations o Program manager o Decide on relationship model with beekeeper (Chapter 4: Beekeeping Programs at Airports) o Fee-for-service o Bee Club o Commercial beekeeper o Nonprofit or academic institution
74 Considerations for Establishing and Maintaining Successful Pollinator Programs on Airports o Goals of beekeeping operation o Level of experience (years and # of hives) o Methods for monitoring and treating pests/pathogens o Frequency of hive inspections o Plan to recover from hive losses o Draft contract between beekeeper and airport (Appendix D) o Ownership of equipment and bees o Contractual fees o Swarm-catching services o Ownership of hive-derived products, including honey o Educational services o Duration of contract o Determine location and size of apiary with input from the beekeeper (Chapter 4: Beekeeping Programs at Airports) o Forage and water availability o Accessibility o Risks of flood, fire, or pesticides o Consider wildlife hazards and collect data on wildlife strikes and swarms prior to establishing the program (Chapter 6: Barriers, Threats, and Liabilities) o Swarm control o Bee stings o Secondary hazards (bears, birds, etc.) o Identify beekeeper (Chapter 4: Beekeeping Programs at Airports and resources in table that follows) o Develop Hive Management Plan (to be prepared by beekeeper) o Frequency of hive visits (maximum: 7â10 days, minimum: monthly) o Monitoring and treatment of pests/pathogens (see resource table that follows for more information) o Plan for making up colony losses o Swarm and population management o Maintenance requirements
Resources for Establishing a Beekeeping Program and Hive Management Resource/Source Description Website American Beekeeping Federation (ABF) ABF provides a list of state and local beekeeping clubs by state, which could serve as partners in your beekeeping program. Members of ABF can also access the directory of members to find a beekeeping partner. https://www.abfnet.org/page/states Honey Bee Health Coalition Provides reputable and scientifically founded best management practices for beekeepers. Notable are the management guide, demonstration videos, and an online Varroa management decision tool. https://honeybeehealthcoalition.org/ Cornell Pollinator Network General Beekeeping Resources General guides and resources for beekeeping practices and managing pests and diseases. Note that beekeeping calendars and practices will differ according to region. https://pollinator.cals.cornell.edu/resources/ general-beekeeping-resources/ University of Guelph Honey Bee Research Centre Demonstration videos for beekeepers https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3mjpM6 Av4bxbxps_Gh5YPw Ohio State University Bee Lab Webinar Webinars featuring pollinator experts https://u.osu.edu/beelab/2020-pollinator- webinars/ University of Florida Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab UFL offers a number of resources on beekeeping as well as âBee Collegeâ training events. Notable are the resources on swarm removal and trapping. http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/honey-bee/ University of Minnesota Bee Lab Resources for both wild and managed bees. https://www.beelab.umn.edu/
