David Burns Courses

Beekeeping - How to Help Your Bees Endure the Cold

Discover essential winter beekeeping strategies to help your colonies survive harsh cold weather conditions and thrive through challenging seasonal transitions.

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

Beekeeping - Why Winter Feeding Is the Deciding Factor

Master winter feeding strategies to ensure your bee colonies survive cold months and thrive come spring through proper timing, placement, and understanding bee behavior.

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

Beekeeping - How to Prevent, Catch and Keep Swarms

Master proven swarm control methods to keep your bees from leaving during swarm season and learn effective techniques for catching and managing swarms.

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

Beekeeping - The First Inspection That Decides Survival

Master the critical first hive inspection after winter to evaluate colony survival through population, brood patterns, food stores, and warning signs that determine your bees' fate.

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

Beekeeping - How to Treat Bees in Winter Without Opening the Hive

Master oxalic acid vaporization techniques for winter mite treatment while keeping hives closed and protecting clustered bee colonies during cold months.

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

Beekeeping - How to Tell If Your Hive Still Has a Queen

Master the essential skill of determining queen presence through key visual clues and proper hive inspection techniques without needing to spot the queen herself.

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

Beekeeping - What I'll Be Doing Differently in 2026

Discover upcoming beekeeping changes and evolve from novice to confident beekeeper using interpretive methods for better hive management and bee health.

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

Beekeeping - A Complete Guide to Essential Beekeeping Terminology

Master essential beekeeping terminology to build confidence, make better decisions, and communicate effectively with fellow beekeepers in this comprehensive guide.

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

Beekeeping - When Trying Too Hard Is Just as Dangerous as Not Trying

Discover the balanced approach to beekeeping by avoiding both perfectionist overmanagement and hands-off neglect that can harm colonies and lead to hive stress or loss.

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

Beekeeping - Winter Feeding Questions Finally Answered

Discover essential winter feeding strategies for beekeeping during cold snaps and learn practical solutions to ensure hive survival through extreme weather conditions.

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

Beekeeping - The Hidden Reasons Beekeepers Lose Hives

Uncover the 3 major enemies threatening bee colonies and learn the interpretive method to advance from novice to confident beekeeper, preventing common hive losses.

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

Beekeeping - How to Save Your Bees in the Next 2 Months

Discover critical February-March beekeeping strategies to prevent colony starvation as brood rearing increases and food consumption spikes during this crucial survival period.

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

Beekeeping - The Fastest Way to Learn Beekeeping

Discover the fastest and most thorough approach to mastering beekeeping skills, overcoming common challenges, and avoiding costly mistakes with expert guidance and proven techniques.

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

A Year of Beekeeping Video Compilation

Dive into a comprehensive 4-hour compilation of top beekeeping videos covering essential techniques, seasonal management, and expert insights for successful hive care.

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

Beekeeping - 3 Mistakes That Will Hurt Your Bees in 2026

Discover 3 critical beekeeping mistakes that could devastate your hive in 2026 and learn how to avoid them to ensure your bees thrive and survive.

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