Beekeeping Made Simple Courses

Treatment-Free Beekeeping: Natural Methods for Managing Varroa Mites

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Discover natural methods for managing varroa mites and explore the pros and cons of treatment-free approaches to maintaining healthy beehives without chemical interventions.

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

QUEENSPOTTING - How to Find Your Queen Bee Every Time Step-By-Step

Master the essential beekeeping skill of queenspotting with step-by-step techniques and practical tips to locate your queen bee reliably every inspection.

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

Making a Beekeeping Calendar - Understanding Seasonal Tasks and Bee Management

Master seasonal beekeeping tasks with a month-by-month calendar guide, understanding when to perform key hive management activities and what bees are doing throughout the year.

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

50 Important Beekeeping Terms and Their Meanings - A Glossary for Beginners

Master essential beekeeping terminology and concepts through detailed explanations and visual examples of 50 common phrases, from absconding to capped cells, helping you communicate effectively in the beekeeping community.

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

Beekeeping Myths and Misconceptions - What Beekeeping Is Really Like

Uncover common misconceptions about beekeeping, from honey harvesting and hive management to urban beekeeping practices and the realities of working with bees in your backyard.

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

Everything About Feeding Bees in the Fall - 2:1 vs 1:1 Syrup and My Favorite Feeders and How to Use Them

Master fall bee feeding techniques including 2:1 vs 1:1 syrup ratios, DIY feeder construction, and comprehensive feeder reviews for optimal hive preparation.

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

How to Stop Robbing - Why Beehives Get Robbed and How to Prevent It

Discover how to identify, prevent, and stop bee robbing to protect your hives. Learn why bees rob each other, which colonies are most vulnerable, and effective management strategies.

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

Flowers to Plant for Honey Bees - Feeding Bees in the Late Summer

Discover the best bee-friendly flowers to plant for late summer feeding, reducing your hives' dependence on artificial supplements while creating a thriving natural food source.

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

BEEKEEPING 101 - How Beekeepers Know When to Harvest Honey

Discover optimal honey harvesting timing, nectar flow signs, and regional differences to maximize your beehive's honey production and quality.

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

How to Buy Bees: A Guide to Packages and Nucleus Colonies for Beekeeping

Discover the key differences between bee packages and nucleus colonies, learn essential purchasing considerations, and understand various honey bee strains for starting your beekeeping journey.

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

Treating for Varroa Mites in Late Summer - Best Treatment Options, Why and When to Do It

Master late summer varroa mite treatment options to help your bees survive winter, covering best treatments for hot weather and hives with honey present.

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

Understanding and Managing Dearth - Beekeeper's Guide to this Critical Time

Understand dearth periods in beekeeping - identify warning signs, manage hive challenges like robbing and aggression, and learn essential do's and don'ts to help your bees survive food scarcity.

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

My Best Advice and Worst Beekeeping Mistakes - 12 Years of Beekeeping in Hawaii

Gain insights into 12 years of beekeeping experience across Philadelphia and Hawaii, learning from mistakes, valuable advice, and inspirational moments that kept a passionate beekeeper going through challenges.

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

The First Month Beekeeping - Feed, Encourage Growth, Transport, Install, Inspect, Varroa and More

Master essential first-month beekeeping skills: preparing for arrival, feeding techniques, transportation, installation methods, inspection protocols, varroa management, and strategies to encourage colony growth.

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

Foundationless Beekeeping - How-to, Benefits, Downsides and Why to Do It

Discover the benefits and techniques of foundationless beekeeping, from preventing cross comb to proper hive setup, and learn why giving bees more natural freedom might be worth the extra effort.

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