BeeFit Beekeeping Courses

Treatment Options for Varroa Mites in Beekeeping - A Beginner's Guide

Explore the pros and cons of treating bee colonies for varroa mites versus treatment-free approaches, including natural methods, breed selection, and monitoring techniques for successful beekeeping.

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

Beehive Frame Selection Guide - A Beginner's Guide to Beekeeping

Discover essential insights into beehive frame selection, comparing different foundation types and materials to make informed decisions for successful beekeeping operations.

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

Lessons Learned from a Full Year of Beekeeping - A Beginner's Guide

Discover essential beekeeping insights from a year-long journey scaling from 3 to 33 colonies, covering colony management, queen rearing, and valuable lessons learned from hands-on experience.

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

Assessing Winter Storm Damage and Performing Hive Autopsy - Beekeeping 101

Learn essential winter beekeeping skills by examining hive survival after severe weather conditions, including how to perform hive autopsies and identify causes of colony loss in cold climates.

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

Understanding Varroa Mites: Biology and Impact on Honey Bee Colonies - Beekeeping 101

Delve into comprehensive insights about varroa mites, their biology, impact on honey bees, and effective management strategies for successful beekeeping practices.

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

Commercial Honey Harvesting and Extraction Process - Beekeeping 101

Discover the commercial honey extraction process through a behind-the-scenes look at a professional honey house operation processing thousands of pounds of honey annually.

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

Oxalic Acid Treatment Guide for Varroa Mite Control in Beekeeping

Master essential techniques for using oxalic acid vapor treatment to effectively control varroa mites in beehives while minimizing impact on bee colonies and avoiding harsh side effects.

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

July Beekeeping Tips - Preparing Honey Bee Colonies for Winter Success

Learn essential July beekeeping tasks to prepare colonies for winter, including mite treatments, feeding strategies, and hive strengthening techniques for successful overwintering in northern climates.

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

How to Choose the Best Location for Your Beehive - Beekeeping 101

Learn essential factors for selecting the ideal location for your beehive, including sun exposure, wind protection, and directional orientation to ensure optimal colony health and productivity.

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

Setting Up and Growing a Bee Yard: A Beginner's Guide - Part 1

Discover essential steps and considerations for establishing a new bee yard, with practical insights on location selection, hive placement, and initial setup for successful beekeeping.

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

Essential Steps After Installing a Nucleus Colony - Beekeeping Guide

Learn essential steps for successfully transferring and establishing a new nucleus colony in your beekeeping journey, from proper frame placement to feeding techniques and box setup.

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

Equalizing Colonies in Backyard Beekeeping - A Beginner's Guide

Discover the practice of equalizing bee colonies and whether it's beneficial for backyard beekeeping operations, including key considerations and implementation strategies.

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

Four Signs of Honey Bee Swarming - Beekeeping Guide

Learn to identify four crucial signs of imminent bee swarming behavior and master preventive techniques for maintaining healthy, productive hives in early spring conditions.

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

Essential Considerations Before Starting a Beekeeping Business

Discover essential insights and common pitfalls before launching a beekeeping business, with practical lessons from a year of commercial apiary management and expansion.

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

Next Steps for Second Year Beekeepers - Spring Management and Hive Reversals

Discover advanced beekeeping techniques for second-year apiarists, covering hive management, box reversal timing, spring preparation, and essential maintenance strategies for successful colony growth.

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