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Beginner Beekeeping Course
Module 1. Understanding Bees & Beekeeping Appreciation
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1. Introduction to Honey Bees & Beekeeping Appreciation (4:58)
2. Honey Bee Science: Life Cycles, Anatomy & Physiology (6:51)
3. The Colony In The Hive: The Queen & Drones (5:41)
4. Worker Bees & Swarming (7:18)
5. Pests, Diseases, & Bee Space (4:44)
6. Worker Bee Roles & Functions Pt. 1: Inside The Hive (3:02)
7. Worker Bee Roles & Functions Pt. 2: Outside The Hive (3:20)
8. Worker Bee Roles & Functions Pt. 3: How Bees Make Honey (3:09)
9. Worker Bee Roles & Functions Pt. 4: Propolis (Bee Glue) & Royal Jelly (3:16)
10. Worker Bee Roles & Functions Pt. 5: Guard Bees & Soldiers (2:02)
11. Conclusions: Bees & Seasonal Behaviors (3:13)
Public Q & A for Those Interested in Beekeeping 01-12-2021 (93:43)
Module Take-Aways
Module 2. Getting Started With Beekeeping - Planning & Preparation
Getting Started - Planning & Preparation Intro (1:50)
Quick List of Beekeeping Gear, Tools, & Materials To Obtain - Document
Planning Ahead: Local Laws & Ordinances (7:17)
List of State Beekeeping Associations - Document
Beekeeping Laws By U.S. States - Document
Choosing Your Apiary Location (14:31)
Bee Suits & Protective Gear (6:17)
Illustrations of Bee Suits & Protective Gear (7:52)
Beekeeping Tools & Supplies (5:43)
Hive Components & Descriptions Overview (25:22)
Bee Hive Components Pt. 1 - Parts & Purposes (11:47)
Bee Hive Components Pt. 2 - Adding Boxes & Parts (8:54)
Assembling Bee Hives - Supers (18:14)
Module 3. Establishing Your Bees In The Hive
Choosing & Obtaining Your Bees (10:16)
Installing Package Bees Tutorial (9:43)
Establishing Your Bee Hive From a Nuc (9:53)
Module 4. General Beekeeping Inspections
Pre-Inspection: Before You Go Into The Hive (14:54)
External Observations & What To Look For (9:10)
Entering The Hive & Lighting The Smoker (13:10)
What To Look For: Queen Right & Brood Patterns (9:03)
Signs of a Queen-less Colony and What To Do (13:36)
Check For Space & Capacity (4:57)
Module 5. Inspections: Managing Pests & Diseases
The Varroa Mite: Signs & Symptoms (6:56)
Treating For Varroa Mites For Brand New Beekeepers (4:03)
Small Hive Beetles & Recommended Treatments (5:55)
How Does It Smell? Hive Hints (4:16)
Wax Moths, Preventing Them, & Storing Drawn Out Frames (6:36)
Nosema Disease Characteristics & Treatments (2:46)
European Foulbrood (3:40)
American Foulbrood & Session Wrap-up (4:51)
Treating For Varroa Mites (Formic Acid) (16:21)
Seasonal Tips & Reminders for Beekeepers
What The Bees Are Doing Now - Late Winter (12:00)
What Beekeepers Can Do In Winter (13:27)
Early Spring Beekeeping Tips (11:37)
Spring Inspections Reminders (14:16)
Capturing A Swarm (13:46)
Small Hive Beetles & Recommended Treatments
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