Yolanda Loots
- Pretoria, South Africa
- April 12, 2025
Yolanda Loots | Experienced Beekeeper & Environmental Educator
I am a dedicated beekeeper from Pretoria, South Africa, with 7 years of practical experience in hive management, pollination, and bee health. I am currently seeking employment opportunities where I can apply my skills and passion for bees.
I also run a personal initiative called Bee Save, where I visit schools to educate children about the vital role bees play in our environment. I believe in inspiring the next generation to protect and value these essential pollinators.
Facebook: Bee Save
Contact: 061 266 2161
Education
I matriculated December 2009.
Experience
My experience includes the following:
1. Inspect and maintain beehives to ensure colony health.
2. Monitor bee behavior, population, and queen vitality.
3. Prevent and manage pests, parasites (e.g., Varroa mites), and diseases.
4. Harvest honey, beeswax, propolis, royal jelly, and pollen.
5. Feed bees during low nectar flow periods using sugar syrup or supplements.
6. Requeen hives and split colonies to prevent swarming.
7. Maintain apiary records including hive health, honey yield, and treatments applied.
8. Ensure proper storage and packaging of honey and other products.
9. Implement sustainable beekeeping practices to support pollination and biodiversity.
10. Transport hives when required for pollination contracts or seasonal nectar flows.
11. Educate others on the importance of bees and beekeeping, especially in outreach or training roles.
12. Adhere to safety and biosecurity protocols to protect bees and the environment.