David Burns Courses

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

Beekeeping: Queen Rearing Made Easy

Master the art of queen rearing for successful beekeeping with expert techniques and insights to prevent hive failures and improve colony health.

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

Beekeeping: Swarm Panic? Common Questions About Queen Cells and More

Gain insights into managing queen cells, preventing swarms, and addressing common beekeeping challenges with expert advice for both new and experienced beekeepers.

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

Beekeeping - All Time Favorite Summer Tips

Discover essential summer beekeeping strategies and hands-on techniques to help your hives thrive during the busiest season with expert guidance from an experienced beekeeper.

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

Beekeeping - How to Get a Swarm From a Tree

Master the essential technique of safely capturing bee swarms from trees during the busy swarm season with hands-on demonstration and expert guidance.

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

Beekeeping's Biggest Problem - How To Fix A Queenless Hive

Master the critical skill of identifying and resolving queenless hive situations with practical solutions from an experienced beekeeper in this 14-minute tutorial.

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

Beekeeping - I Found 2 Queens in the Same Hive: What Will Happen?

Discover what happens when two queens coexist in one hive and whether they'll create a massive colony or face off in this real beekeeping scenario.

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

Beekeeping - How to Do a Deep Inspection for Swarm Cells and Pollen Stores

Master deep hive inspection techniques to identify swarm cells and assess pollen stores, preventing colony loss through proper beekeeping management and early detection methods.

• YouTube
• 24 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 - Understanding Basic Honey Bee Genetics

Uncover the fascinating world of honey bee genetics, including why drones have grandfathers but no fathers, and master the genetic principles essential for successful beekeeping.

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

Beekeeping Tips for Mid Summer

Master essential mid-summer beekeeping techniques, including proper frame placement during inspections and hive management strategies to maintain healthy colonies during peak season.

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

Beekeeping - How to Deal with Honey Bound Hives and More Answers

Discover solutions for honey bound hives and get expert answers to common beekeeping challenges in this comprehensive Q&A session with practical tips.

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

Beekeeping - Bad News If You Wait Too Long

Discover the critical importance of timing in beekeeping and learn why procrastination can lead to serious consequences for your hive's health and productivity.

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

Beekeeping - How to Read Frames and Evaluate Your Hive for a Midsummer Inspection

Master frame reading and hive evaluation techniques for effective midsummer beekeeping inspections with expert guidance from Dr. Jon Zawislak.

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

Beekeeper's Secret Struggle - Are Your Bees in Danger?

Uncover hidden threats to your hives and learn essential beekeeping strategies to protect your bees from common dangers that many beekeepers overlook.

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