David Burns Courses

Beekeeping Inspection - Checking for Swarm Cells in the Bottom Deep Hive

Dive into the process of inspecting beehives for swarm cells, focusing on the importance of checking the bottom deep hive body and proper inspection techniques for successful beekeeping management.

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

Beekeeping: First Hive Inspection After Winter - Fingers Crossed

Discover the process of conducting a first hive inspection after winter, checking for swarm cells, and learning essential beekeeping techniques for post-winter colony management.

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

Beekeeping Tips For May

Discover essential May beekeeping practices to avoid critical mistakes that could lead to future hive disasters. Learn proper management techniques during this crucial month for successful beekeeping.

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

Beekeeping: This Way of Making a Split Works So Well

Discover an effective method for making beekeeping splits in spring with expert guidance on this proven technique that helps expand your honey bee colonies successfully.

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

Beekeeping Tips for Early Spring

Discover essential early spring beekeeping practices for April, including hive preparation, feeding techniques, and using double screen/Snelgrove boards to manage your colonies effectively.

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

Beekeeping: How to Choose the Best Mite Treatment - Step-by-Step Trusted Tool

Discover a step-by-step tool for selecting the most effective varroa mite treatments for your beehives, helping you make informed decisions to keep your colonies healthy and thriving.

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

Beekeeping Questions Puzzling Beekeepers Answered

Unlock answers to common beekeeping challenges and puzzles with expert guidance on hive management, bee health, and seasonal beekeeping practices.

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

Beekeeping: Critical Thinking in the Bee Yard - The Skill No One Teaches You

Discover how to develop essential critical thinking skills for successful beekeeping, a crucial aspect often overlooked in traditional training for new beekeepers.

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

Beekeeping: How to Inspect Your Bees After Winter - Step-by-Step Walkthrough

Discover a step-by-step walkthrough for inspecting your beehive after winter, with frame-by-frame guidance that takes the guesswork out of spring beekeeping inspections.

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

Beekeeping: Amazing Superpower of Using a Follower Board

Discover how to effectively use a follower board in beekeeping, a powerful tool that can significantly improve hive management and bee health.

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

Beekeeping: How to Deal with a Hive with Laying Workers

Learn how to effectively manage a beehive with laying workers, including practical solutions and answers to common beekeeping challenges in this informative tutorial.

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

Beekeeping: How to Avoid Spring's Biggest Mistakes

Discover essential strategies to avoid common spring beekeeping mistakes in this informative livestream with David Burns, featuring practical advice and a Q&A session to help you maintain healthy, thriving hives.

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

Beekeeping: Learn to Solve Queen Challenges Fast

Master the art of identifying and resolving queen bee problems quickly to prevent hive devastation, with techniques to spot early warning signs and implement effective solutions.

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

Beekeeping Challenges Facing Beekeepers in 2025

Explore the upcoming challenges beekeepers will face in 2025 and learn practical strategies to overcome them in this informative presentation by experienced beekeeper David Burns.

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

Beekeeping Expansion Secret: From Small Nuc to Powerhouse Hive

Discover a powerful technique to rapidly expand a 5-frame beehive into a full 20-frame colony, with step-by-step guidance on giving bees exactly what they need for explosive growth and stronger honey production.

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