David Burns Courses

Beekeeping Without Chemical Mite Treatment - Benefits and Risks

Explore the controversial approach of chemical-free varroa mite control in beekeeping, examining its effectiveness and potential risks for maintaining healthy honey bee colonies.

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

Treating for Varroa Mites in Beekeeping - Testing vs Direct Treatment

Explore essential varroa mite management strategies in beekeeping and learn whether preventative treatment without testing is a viable approach for maintaining healthy honey bee colonies.

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

Spring Beekeeping Tips - Managing Splits, Swarm Catchers and Feeding

Master essential spring beekeeping techniques including how to split colonies, set up swarm catchers, and implement proper feeding strategies to ensure healthy and thriving honey bee colonies.

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

Spring Beekeeping: Rotating Brood Boxes - Benefits and Methods

Discover essential spring beekeeping practices and learn whether rotating brood boxes is beneficial for your hive's health and productivity, with expert guidance on timing and technique.

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

Beekeeping: When Should You Add Another Box to Your Hive? Too Late - Swarm, Too Soon - No Comb

Learn the perfect timing for adding boxes to your beehive, avoiding swarms from overcrowding and ensuring bees build comb properly. Includes tips for faster expansion and using drone comb for mite control.

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

Beekeeping: June Beekeeping Tips

Discover essential June beekeeping tasks to keep your hive thriving during this critical month. Learn proper timing and techniques to ensure your bees remain healthy and productive.

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

Beekeeping: Package Inspection at Day 16

Explore the crucial 16-day inspection of a newly installed bee package, learning how to assess hive progress and ensure proper colony development during this critical first month of beekeeping.

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

Beekeeping: Learning The Power Of Raising Queens

Discover the art of queen bee rearing and how understanding the queen enhances your beekeeping experience, making it more enjoyable and successful.

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

Beekeeping Tips for Upcoming Spring Cold Snap - Get Ready

Discover essential tips for protecting your beehives during spring cold snaps, including feeding strategies and preventative measures to ensure colony survival during unexpected temperature drops.

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

Beekeeping Queen Issues Perplex Beekeepers

Uncover solutions to challenging queen-related problems in beehives and learn effective strategies for addressing common beekeeping issues that affect colony health and productivity.

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

Beekeeping Anxiety Is Real - What If Something Goes Wrong

Overcome beekeeping anxiety by learning how to address common concerns and questions that new beekeepers face, with expert guidance on avoiding mistakes and building confidence.

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

Beekeeping Inspection of an Overwintered Layens Hive

Explore the process of inspecting an overwintered Layens hive, examining its condition and learning essential beekeeping techniques for this specific hive type.

• YouTube
• 13 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 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