He was educated at the public schools, and became noted as an apiarist.
At the age of 13 he attained his merit certificate and left school, later becoming an apiarist.
Another concern is that apiarists who attempt to sell honey as an organic item have now to discover whether there are trial plots in their area.
Though they may not all be experienced apiarists they are, or would quickly become, capable of telling a healthy brood from an infected brood.
