Beekeeping Made Simple Courses

How to Use a Hand Crank Extractor for Honey Harvesting - A Beekeeping Guide

Master efficient honey harvesting techniques using a hand crank extractor, from identifying capped honey to uncapping frames, extracting, and bottling your backyard beekeeping harvest.

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

How to Help Honeybees in the Summer Heat - What They Do When It's Hot

Discover essential strategies for protecting honeybee colonies during intense summer temperatures, including natural bee cooling behaviors and practical hive management techniques for temperatures above 90°F.

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

What to Do When You See Queen Cells in a Beehive

Master essential beekeeping skills by learning to identify, understand, and properly respond to queen cells in your hive, including growth stages, mating schedules, and appropriate management techniques.

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

How to Split a Beehive - A Step-by-Step Guide

Master the complete process of splitting beehives with step-by-step guidance on timing, queen introduction methods, and essential techniques for ensuring strong, healthy colonies.

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

Small Hive Beetle Management: Identification, Prevention, and Control Methods

Master essential strategies for identifying, preventing, and controlling small hive beetles in your beehives, including effective trapping methods and practical solutions for protecting your colonies.

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

Varroa Mite Management in the Spring - Part 2

Master essential spring varroa mite control techniques for beekeeping, including monitoring methods, treatment options, and preventive strategies to maintain healthy honey bee colonies.

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

Why Did My Honey Bees Die Over Winter - Determining the Cause of a Dead Beehive

Learn to identify and prevent common causes of winter beehive deaths, from varroa mites to ventilation issues, and discover proper equipment reuse practices for spring beekeeping success.

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

Buying and Transporting Your Bees - Nucs Versus Packages

Discover the key differences between nucleus hives and bee packages, including selection criteria, transportation methods, and timing considerations for successful beekeeping setup.

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

Identifying Components Inside a Beehive - A Beginner's Guide

Learn to identify different components inside a beehive, from honey and brood patterns to various bee types and common pests, with practical visual identification techniques and expert guidance.

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

Beekeeping 101: Essential Timing Guide for Feeding, Harvesting, Splitting and Swarming

Master essential beekeeping timing: from feeding and harvesting to hive management and swarm prevention. Learn crucial seasonal activities to maintain healthy, productive colonies throughout the year.

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

How to Read and Inspect a Beehive Frame - A Complete Guide

Master the art of reading beehive frames by learning to identify honey, nectar, pollen, pupae, and the queen bee while understanding crucial signs of colony health and behavior through hands-on frame inspection techniques.

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

How to Open and Inspect a Beehive - Beekeeping 101

Experience a hands-on beehive inspection demonstration, learning proper frame examination techniques, inspection sheet documentation, and hive health assessment with practical tips and an interactive quiz.

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

How to Find Eggs in Your Beehive - A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Learn practical techniques and expert tips for locating and identifying bee eggs in your hive, essential knowledge for successful colony management and health assessment.

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

How to Make Beeswax Lip Balm - A Complete DIY Guide

Learn to create soothing homemade beeswax lip balm with step-by-step instructions, including essential tips for ingredients, scenting options, and labeling. Perfect for DIY skincare enthusiasts and natural product makers.

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

How to Start Beekeeping - A Complete Guide for Beginners

Discover essential beekeeping fundamentals, from bee biology and hive management to equipment selection and colony establishment. Learn practical steps to become a successful backyard beekeeper.

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