David Burns Courses

Common Beekeeping Terms and Their Proper Meanings

Uncover the essential beekeeping terminology and their proper meanings to avoid common misconceptions and improve your apiary management skills.

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

Beekeeping Smoker Comparison - Dadant vs Amazon Models

Discover the key differences between a premium Dadant smoker and a budget Amazon alternative for beekeeping, with practical insights on performance and value for maintaining calm hives.

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

Top 5 Costly Beekeeping Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Discover the top 5 costly beekeeping mistakes and practical solutions to protect your investment while maximizing profits in your apiary ventures.

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

Beekeeping - Three Things That Will Kill Bees in Winter

Discover essential winter beekeeping strategies to protect your colonies from three deadly threats, ensuring successful hive survival during cold months.

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

Beekeeping Tips for Fall - Preparing Your Hives for Winter

Master essential fall beekeeping practices to prepare your hives for winter survival, including proper feeding techniques, colony assessment, and protective measures for the cold months ahead.

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

Preparing Honey Bee Hives for Winter - Part 1

Master essential winter beekeeping techniques to prepare honey bee colonies for cold months, covering proper hive insulation and food storage methods to ensure colony survival and spring readiness.

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

Beekeeping Formula: How Much Honey to Leave for Winter Survival

Learn a practical formula to calculate the right amount of honey reserves needed to keep your bee colonies thriving through winter months.

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

Beekeeping Tools and Techniques for September Hive Inspections

Master essential tools and techniques for conducting effective September beehive inspections, ensuring optimal colony health and preparation for the upcoming season.

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

Beekeeping: How to Deal with Partially Filled Honey Frames

Learn essential techniques for managing partially filled honey frames in your hives and prepare your bee colonies for successful winter survival through proper frame handling and storage methods.

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

Beekeeping - How to Safely Mow Around Bee Hives

Learn practical techniques for safely maintaining the grass around beehives, including equipment recommendations and best practices to minimize bee disturbance while keeping your apiary tidy and accessible.

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

Legal Guidelines for Selling Honey - Proper Labeling Requirements

Learn essential legal requirements and best practices for labeling honey jars correctly, from understanding organic and raw honey classifications to meeting regulatory standards for retail sales.

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

Beekeeping Inspection Tips for Late Summer Colony Evaluation

Master essential late-summer beekeeping inspection techniques to evaluate colony health, identify necessary adjustments, and prepare your hives for the upcoming winter season.

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

Beekeeping: How to Avoid Three Disasters in August

Master essential August beekeeping practices to prevent colony disasters, including proper feeding techniques, pest management, and preparation for fall to ensure healthy hive survival.

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

Breaking the Habit of Repeated Mistakes in Beekeeping

Master essential beekeeping practices and avoid common pitfalls through expert guidance on maintaining healthy colonies, implementing effective management techniques, and developing sustainable beekeeping habits.

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

How to Harvest Honey From a Flow Hive

Learn the step-by-step process of extracting honey from Flow Hive frames, including proper techniques, timing, and essential tips for successful honey harvesting from this innovative beekeeping system.

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