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BUTTERFLY WEDDINGS
Breeding butterflies 4 weddings
What butterflies?
Symbiotic relationships
Breeding methods
School breeding projects
Courses
COLLECTING BUTTERFLIES
Collections
Research
Plates & Descriptions
Books
Excursions
BUTTERFLY SANCTUARY
Starting a new butterfly farm?
What's the process?
Is it profitable?
Indigenous vs. exotics?
Courses
BREEDING
BUTTERFLIES
Breeding butterflies 4 weddings
What Butterflies?
Symbiotic relationships
Breeding methods?
School breeding projects
Courses
Course Application Form
BUTTERFLY HOST PLANTS
Nurseries
Garden services
Local communities
What plants do I need?
Where do I get these plants?
What value do have plants have?
How do I care for these plants?
BUTTERFLY ARTS and CRAFTS
Decor
Some common type
locality butterflies
Belenios (anaphaeis)creona
severina
Junonia oenone oenone
Jnnonia hierta
cebrene
Precis (precis)
octavia sessamus
Charaxes cithaeron cithaeron
Charaxes candiope
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South African
Butterfly Breeding Association (SABBA)
A section 21 Company. Registration
No.2005/035553/08. P. O. Box 599,
Ramsgate, 4285.
Tel: (039) 314 9307. Fax: (039)0314 9996. Cell: 074 4225 587.
Websites: (1)
www.sabutterflies.co.za
(2)
www.butterflyweddings.co.za
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Breeding Butterflies
Breeding
butterflies 4 weddings
Breeding butterflies for school projects, the release at weddings as
confetti or purely as a hobby is fascinating for the observer to watch and
enjoy. The Butterfly's life cycle has everyone spell bound as
the transitions of metamorphosis takes place in front of your very eyes.
These small miracles have hypnotized thousands, if not millions of people
all over the world.
 Breeding
butterflies in South Africa has become a lucrative business for those who
have learned the proper procedures of various breeding methods that have
proved to be successful. During 2000 - 2008 many butterfly farms were
opened in South Africa and started supplying butterflies for weddings.
Most of them have closed down due to inadequate breeding methods and those out
to make a fast buck. Only one breeding facility remains. The South African
Butterfly Breeding Association (SABBA) has provided courses for
independent breeders who breed butterflies for weddings under the guidance
of (SABBA) and have been very successful. This is due to individual
locality programs based in various areas in South Africa, where breeders
are continually researching methods that have proved to be successful and
in so doing have mastered the breeding programs set out by (SABBA). Great
care is taken to avoid in-breeding of species by introducing fresh
specimens from different offspring to keep the gene pool varied and
strong.
Courses are provided by (SABBA) for
individuals to breed butterflies successfully. Usually starting with a
basic course, allowing individuals to breed firstly common type locality
butterflies in their respective areas. This includes the preparation for a
Lepidome structure to house the plants allowing for a natural setting.
Providing the student with gravid (pregnant) females that would give
anything from 80 - 200 ovum (eggs). Incubation trays, chrysalis nurseries
and packaging are provided to prepare the student for a lucrative
business. Leads for weddings, school functions, birthday parties and other
functions are provided to the breeder once they have become successful in
their breeding programs.
The basic course including course
material, Lepidome, and equipment mentioned above are provided at a fee of
R 7000.00 rand. The duration of the course is three months and is done
through correspondence or through the internet. The qualifying exam for
your breeding certificate is done through the internet. However, there will
be a final inspection by a member of (SABBA) which will cost you his/her
traveling expenses and accommodation. This amount varies from destination
to destination. Registration and fees are made directly to
Conservation of Butterflies in South Africa. Courses are provided for the
breeding of both butterflies and moths. Registrations must be emailed to:
registrations@sabba.co.za Payment is made to CBISA directly.
Name of Bank account holder: Conservation of Butterflies in South
Africa (CBISA), Name of bank: First National Bank, Bank account no.
62115503519, Branch code: 220128. Please fax a copy of your payment to
CBISA, Fax no: (039) 314 9996 or email your proof of payment to
registrations@sabba.co.za. Please use your name as a reference.
What Butterflies? (Common type locality
butterflies)
Here in the left margin, are some common type butterflies to make a choice
from for breeding course programs. These common type locality butterflies
are easy to breed and present no difficulty for the novice. As a new
breeder, these hardy butterflies are some of the 58 butterfly species
that one can choose from.
Symbiotic relationships
Breeders should not attempt to breed butterflies that
have a symbiotic relationship with other insects or creatures. Only
experts who have studied all aspects of those related relationships and
have been trained to breed such moths or butterfly species should be allowed
to breed all or any part of that relationship under the provision made by
(SABBA). Other courses are provided for this in-depth study and are quite
expensive. R 8 500.00. Registrations for this course must be emailed
to:
registrations@sabba.co.za. Payment is made to CBISA directly.
Name of Bank account holder: Conservation of Butterflies in South
Africa (CBISA), Name of bank: First National Bank, Bank account no.
62115503519, Branch code: 220128. Please fax a copy of your payment to
CBISA, Fax no: (039) 314 9996 or email your proof of payment to
registrations@sabba.co.za. Please use your name as a reference.
Breeding methods?
There are many breeding methods for the
breeding of butterflies or moths. Not every species has the same
habitat, nor the same natural breeding process or feed on the same host
plants. Virtually each butterfly or moth species have a unique breeding
pattern. These individualized breeding methods for the individual breeding
pattern presented by (SABBA) have proved to be 80% more successful than
when the moth or butterfly species is left in the wild to fend for itself.
Only 3% of all laid butterfly eggs in the wild will survive. Each
individualized breeding method, matching the moth or butterfly species is
available at a cost of R 350.00. per breeding method. Email your preferred breeding
choice by selecting the species you want to breed to:
breeding-solutions@sabba.co.za. Payment is made to CBISA directly.
Name of Bank account holder: Conservation of Butterflies in South
Africa (CBISA), Name of bank: First National Bank, Bank account no.
62115503519, Branch code: 220128. Please fax a copy of your payment to
CBISA, Fax no: (039) 314 9996 or email your proof of payment to
breeding-solutions@sabba.co.za Please use your name as a reference.
School breeding projects
We have a number of school projects
available. These educational projects are provided in DVD format and cost
R 150.00 each. The DVD offers many butterfly pictures, life cycles of
various species and tons of information on South African butterflies.
Allowing you to breed a butterfly in class for all to observe and amaze
even you. They are available for all grades. Simply email your grade
requirements to
school-projects@sabba.co.za. Payment is made to CBISA directly.
Name of Bank account holder: Conservation of Butterflies in South
Africa (CBISA), Name of bank: First National Bank, Bank account no.
62115503519, Branch code: 220128. Please fax a copy of your payment to
CBISA, Fax no: (039) 314 9996 or email your proof of payment to
school-projects@sabba.co.za. Please use
your school name as a reference.
Courses
Each Course Code is a separate package being
offered by (SABBA). The prices listed below do not include any study
materials or equipment needed. It is necessary for you to establish what
you will need for the Course Code chosen. The Course
Code No.3 (BRB) is marked in red and is the recommended
butterfly breeding course.
1. SOUTH AFRICAN LEPIDOPTERA
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Course Code: |
Dip. LEP (SA) |
Course Description:
This course will enable the student to: |
* Conduct a scientific study of South African butterflies
* Identify and describe South African Butterflies
* Understand the issues relating to the conservation of butterflies
* Know the new management act for conservation of butterflies in South Africa |
| Level 1 |
| * Butterflies: A Beginner's Guide |
ABG001 |
R 800.00 |
| * Lepidoptera: Introduction |
LEP102 |
R 650.00 |
| * The Structure of Butterflies |
STR102-L |
R 650.00 |
| Level 2 |
| * South African Butterflies |
SAB201 |
R 980.00 |
| * Field Identification of South African Butterflies |
FID201-L |
R 980.00 |
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* Scientific study and description of Butterflies |
DES202-L |
R 1800.00 |
| Level 3 |
* The New Management Act for Conservation
of Butterflies in South Africa |
NMA302-L |
R2000.00 |
2. SOUTH AFRICAN FLORA
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Course Code: |
Dip. SAF |
Course Description:
This course will enable the student to: |
* Identify indigenous plants
* Recognize invasive plants
* Describe the structure of plants
* Relocate plants successfully to new habitats
* Understand and apply the management act for the conservation of SA flora |
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Level 1: |
| * Butterflies: A Beginner's Guide |
ABG001 |
R 800.00 |
| * Introduction to SA Flora |
FLO102 |
R 650.00 |
| * The Basic Structure of Plants |
STR102-F |
R 650.00 |
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Level 2: |
| * Indigenous Plants |
IDF201R |
R1200.00 |
| * Invasive Plants |
IVF201R |
R800.00 |
* Field Identification of SA Flora and Butterfly
Host Plants |
FID202-F |
R 980.00 |
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Level 3 |
| * Relocation of South Flora |
REL301-F |
R 980.00 |
* Management Act and Conservation of SA Flora
Butterflies in South Africa |
MAC302-F |
R 2000.00 |
3. BREEDING BUTTERFLIES IN SOUTH AFRICA
| Course Code: |
Dip. BRB |
Course Description:
This course will enable the student to: |
* Understand the basics of breeding butterflies
* Know and apply common breeding techniques
* Breed rare butterfly species
* Relocate butterflies successfully to new habitats
* Understand and apply the management act for the conservation of SA butterflies |
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Level 1: |
| * Butterflies: A Beginner's Guide |
ABG001 |
R 800.00 |
| * Introduction to Breeding |
BRB102 |
R 650.00 |
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Level 2: |
| * Common Breeding Techniques |
BCT201 |
R 980.00 |
| * Advanced Breeding Techniques |
ABT201 |
R 1200.00 |
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* Relocation of Butterflies |
REL202-L |
R 980.00 |
| Level 3 |
* Management Act and Conservation of
Butterflies in SA |
NMA302-L |
R2000.00 |
4. C.B.I.S.A MANAGEMENT
| Course Code: |
Dip. BRB |
Course Description:
This course will enable the student to: |
* Understand the basics of business management.
* Know and apply the C.B.I.S.A Constitution
* Understand the departments of production, marketing and treasury.
* Issue permits and undertake scientific research
* Understand the concept of assets and stock-in-trade.
* Be an effective public relations officer. |
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Level 1: |
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* Butterflies: A Beginner's Guide |
ABG001 |
R 800.00 |
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* The Constitution of C.B.I.S.A |
CON102 |
R 1200.00 |
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Level 2: |
* Production and Marketing and the
Treasury in C.B.I.S.A |
PMT201 |
R 1500.00 |
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* Undertaking Scientific Research |
SCR201 |
R 1800.00 |
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* Permits, Assets and Stock-in-trade |
PAS202 |
R 2000.00 |
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* Curatorship, Nursery and Secretarial Functions |
CNS202 |
R 1200.00 |
| Level 3 |
| * Public Relations |
PRL301 |
R 1200.00 |
| * C.B.I.S.A Law |
LAW301 (CBISA) |
R 2000.00 |
| * Advanced Management |
ADM302 |
R 1200.00 |
5. C.B.I.S.A LAW
| Course Code: |
Dip. LAW (CBISA) |
Course Description:
This course will enable the student to: |
* Understand and implement all aspects of C.B.I.S.A law.
* Understand and implement all aspects of the NEMA Environmental Act
* Understand and implement all aspects of C.B.I.S.A's Constitution |
| Modules offered: |
| * Butterflies: A Beginner's Guide |
ABG001 |
R 800.00 |
| * The Constitution of C.B.I.S.A |
CON101 |
R 1200.00 |
| * C.B.I.S.A Law |
LAW302 (CBISA) |
R 2000.00 |
| * NEMA National Environmental Management Act |
NEM102 |
R 4000.00 |
6. TOUR GUIDE COURSE TG001
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Course Description: |
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This course will enable the student to: |
| * Be a professional and effective tour guide. |
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R 500.00 |
| * Identity butterflies, orchids, trees and grasses and
insects. |
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R 980.00 |
| * Have a thorough knowledge of the host plants of
butterflies |
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R 500.00 |
| * Develop personnel and communication skills |
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R 500.00 |
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This 30-day course covers the following: |
| * A basic study of host plants |
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R 300.00 |
| * A basic study of butterflies |
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R 300.00 |
| * A basic study of orchids |
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R 300.00 |
| * A basic study of trees and grasses |
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R 300.00 |
| * A basic study of insects |
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R 300.00 |
| * Public speaking |
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R 300.00 |
| * Developing effective personnel and communication skills |
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R 300.00 |
This 7-day survival course covers the following SC001:
| * A basic study of host plants |
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R 300.00 |
| * A basic study of butterflies |
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R 300.00 |
| * A basic study of orchids |
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R 300.00 |
| * A basic study of trees and grasses |
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R 300.00 |
| * A basic study of insects |
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R 300.00 |
| * Public speaking |
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R 300.00 |
| * Developing effective personnel and communication skills |
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R 300.00 |
Registrations must be emailed to:
registrations@sabba.co.za. Payment is made to CBISA directly.
Name of Bank account holder: Conservation of Butterflies in South
Africa (CBISA), Name of bank: First National Bank, Bank account no.
62115503519, Branch code: 220128. Please fax a copy of your payment to
CBISA, Fax no: (039) 314 9996 or email your proof of payment to
registrations@sabba.co.za. Please use your name as a reference.
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