David Burns Courses

Beekeeping Tips For May

Discover essential May beekeeping practices to avoid critical mistakes that could lead to future hive disasters. Learn proper management techniques during this crucial month for successful beekeeping.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beekeeping: This Way of Making a Split Works So Well

Discover an effective method for making beekeeping splits in spring with expert guidance on this proven technique that helps expand your honey bee colonies successfully.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beekeeping Red Flags: Something's Not Quite Right

Explore the troubleshooting process of identifying hive problems as an experienced beekeeper walks through population changes, queen issues, and potential swarm indicators during a concerning hive inspection.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Get Your Bees Ready to Explode with Spring Growth

Discover essential strategies for maximizing spring bee colony growth, addressing issues like queen problems, swarming, and feeding techniques to ensure your hives thrive during this critical season.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beekeeping Tips for Spring

Discover essential spring beekeeping tips to give your hives a strong start. Learn feeding strategies, colony management techniques, and how to address common springtime challenges for healthier, more productive bees.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beekeeping Expansion Secret: From Small Nuc to Powerhouse Hive

Discover a powerful technique to rapidly expand a 5-frame beehive into a full 20-frame colony, with step-by-step guidance on giving bees exactly what they need for explosive growth and stronger honey production.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beekeeping: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Queens

Discover the crucial role of queen bees in successful beekeeping. Learn about common hive failures, queen behavior, and essential management techniques to improve your beekeeping skills.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beekeeping: Amazing Superpower of Using a Follower Board

Discover how to effectively use a follower board in beekeeping, a powerful tool that can significantly improve hive management and bee health.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beekeeping Inspection - Checking for Swarm Cells in the Bottom Deep Hive

Dive into the process of inspecting beehives for swarm cells, focusing on the importance of checking the bottom deep hive body and proper inspection techniques for successful beekeeping management.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beekeeping: First Hive Inspection After Winter - Fingers Crossed

Discover the process of conducting a first hive inspection after winter, checking for swarm cells, and learning essential beekeeping techniques for post-winter colony management.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beekeeping: Learn to Solve Queen Challenges Fast

Master the art of identifying and resolving queen bee problems quickly to prevent hive devastation, with techniques to spot early warning signs and implement effective solutions.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Money-Saving Strategies and Free Bees for Starting Beekeeping

Discover cost-effective strategies and practical tips for obtaining free bees and reducing expenses when starting your beekeeping journey, making this rewarding hobby more accessible.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beekeeping - How to Feed Your Bees in the Spring

Learn essential techniques for feeding bees in late winter and early spring to ensure colony health and successful transition into summer, with practical tips from experienced beekeeper David Burns.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Beekeeping Dead-Out Hive: Should You Reuse the Old Frames?

Learn how to properly handle dead-out hives in beekeeping, focusing on whether to reuse old frames and best practices for managing hives that didn't survive winter.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Raise Your Own Queen Bees - Part 1

Master the art of queen bee rearing to enhance your beekeeping operation, control desired traits in your colonies, and create potential income streams through hands-on techniques and expert guidance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• Self-Paced
• Free Video