David Burns Courses

Beekeeping - How to Remove Honey Bees from a House

Discover safe techniques for relocating honey bee colonies that have established hives inside home walls, protecting both bees and property during removal.

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

Beekeeping - Should You Panic If You See Dead Bees In Front Of Your Hive?

Discover why dead bees in front of your hive might not be cause for panic and learn essential beekeeping troubleshooting techniques from an experienced mentor.

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

Beekeeping - What Your Hive Tells You Before You Open The Top

Discover essential pre-inspection techniques to assess hive health and detect queen issues before opening your beehive, plus learn when to buy queens versus letting bees raise their own.

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

Beekeeping - How to Save a Hive on the Brink of Failure

Discover how to diagnose and rescue failing bee colonies with no capped brood, unfertilized eggs, and queen issues before complete collapse occurs.

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

Beekeeping: When Should You Add Another Box to Your Hive? Too Late - Swarm, Too Soon - No Comb

Learn the perfect timing for adding boxes to your beehive, avoiding swarms from overcrowding and ensuring bees build comb properly. Includes tips for faster expansion and using drone comb for mite control.

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

Beekeeping: June Beekeeping Tips

Discover essential June beekeeping tasks to keep your hive thriving during this critical month. Learn proper timing and techniques to ensure your bees remain healthy and productive.

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

Beekeeping - Solving A Big Time Queen Issue! Now What?

Discover practical solutions for critical queen problems in your hive through real-world beekeeping challenges and decision-making strategies.

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

Beekeeping - Which Hive Swarmed and How to Keep It Home

Discover how to identify which hive swarmed and use young larvae frames to prevent your captured swarm from leaving again in this practical beekeeping demonstration.

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

Beekeeping - Should You Put Frames Back In The Same Order?

Explore proper frame placement during hive inspections and learn whether maintaining original order matters for colony health and productivity.

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

Beekeeping - How to Keep This in Check Before It's Too Late

Discover essential techniques to prevent common hive problems from overwhelming your beekeeping operation and maintain healthy, productive bee colonies.

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

Beekeeping Anxiety Is Real - What If Something Goes Wrong

Overcome beekeeping anxiety by learning how to address common concerns and questions that new beekeepers face, with expert guidance on avoiding mistakes and building confidence.

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

Beekeeping Inspection of an Overwintered Layens Hive

Explore the process of inspecting an overwintered Layens hive, examining its condition and learning essential beekeeping techniques for this specific hive type.

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

How to Help Your Bees Survive Winter - A Beekeeping Guide

Master essential winter beekeeping techniques to protect and strengthen your colonies through cold months, including proper feeding strategies and hive preparation methods.

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

Essential Beekeeping Tips for December

Discover essential winter beekeeping practices and expert tips for maintaining healthy hives in December, debunking common misconceptions and ensuring optimal colony care during the cold season.

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

Beekeeping: Comparing Nucs vs Package Bees for Starting a Colony

Discover the key differences between nucleus colonies and bee packages for starting your beekeeping journey, including pros and cons of each option for spring colony establishment.

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