Beekeeping Basics

Introduction to modern beekeeping

Beekeeping Basics

• Knowledge of bee science

• Knowledge of bee botany

• Familiarity with modern agriculture

• Some elementary economics

• Tolls & ability to work with wood

• Ability to keep vehicles running

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Beekeeping Basics

• Knowledge of bee science

• Knowledge of bee botany

• Familiarity with modern agriculture

• Some elementary economics

• Tolls & ability to work with wood

• Ability to keep vehicles running

• Fortitude to take bee stingsFortitude to take bee stings

Personal equipment

• bee veil• coveralls

– some include veil• velcro (or elastic) straps• gloves• boots +

It is important to feel comfortable & concentrate on inspection not to fear next sting!

Personal equipment

• bee veil• coveralls (including veil)• velcro (or elastic) straps• gloves• boots• smoker• hive tool (or frame lifter)

+Courage!!

The Hive- Hive stand- Hive stand- bottom board - bottom board w/ entrancew/ entrance- brood boxes- brood boxes- supers - supers - covers- covers

Brushy Mountain Bee Supply Catalogue

Location...location...location• Bee considerations

• weather• food resources (flowering plants)• water • sunlight

• Beekeeper considerations• close to home/work• available year round• secluded yet accessible• good resources close-by• adequate space/storage space