David Burns Courses

Comparing 10-Frame vs 8-Frame Beekeeping Hives - A Complete Guide

Explore the key differences between 10-frame and 8-frame beehives to make an informed decision for your beekeeping setup and management strategy.

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

Cleaning Beekeeping Boxes for Healthy Hives

Learn essential maintenance techniques for beekeeping equipment by mastering how to remove propolis and wax buildup from hive boxes, ensuring optimal colony health and spring readiness.

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

Beekeeping - How to Move a Hive by Yourself

Master the techniques for safely relocating a bee hive single-handedly with practical step-by-step guidance from an experienced beekeeping mentor.

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

Beekeeping - Answering Your July Beekeeping Questions

Discover expert solutions to common July beekeeping challenges with practical advice from experienced mentor David Burns in this informative Q&A session.

• YouTube
• 14 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 - How to Determine If Your Hive Is Going to Swarm

Discover key indicators and warning signs to predict when your bee colony is preparing to swarm, helping you take preventive action to maintain healthy hives during summer months.

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

Beekeeping - Surprising Way to Make More Honey! Does It Work?

Discover a surprising beekeeping technique that many use to increase honey production and find out if this method actually works in practice.

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

Beekeeping's Top 10 Big Time Summer Mistakes

Discover the top 10 critical summer beekeeping mistakes that can devastate your hive and learn proven strategies to avoid them for healthier, more productive bees.

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

Beekeeping - One Hive, Two Queens: The Moment of Truth!

Discover the fate of a unique hive with two queens - will they coexist peacefully or has one claimed dominance? Explore this fascinating beekeeping mystery in real-time.

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

Beekeeping - How to Solve Those Really Tough Issues

Master challenging beekeeping problems with practical solutions for serious hive issues that require immediate attention and decisive action.

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

Beekeeping - Never Ever Do This In Beekeeping

Discover critical beekeeping mistakes to avoid and learn essential safety practices for successful hive management and bee colony health.

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

Beekeeping Equipment Repair and Maintenance - A Winter Guide

Learn essential maintenance techniques for repairing beekeeping equipment, focusing on fixing damaged bee boxes during the winter season to prepare for spring beekeeping activities.

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

Understanding Honey Bee Biology for Beekeeping

Discover the fundamental aspects of honey bee biology and enhance your beekeeping skills through simplified explanations of bee behavior, anatomy, and colony dynamics.

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

Beekeeping: How to Deal with Late Queen Issues

Learn essential strategies for managing late-season queen problems in your beehive, including practical solutions and expert troubleshooting tips for maintaining colony strength.

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

Beekeeping Woes Solved - Overcoming Common Challenges

Master common beekeeping challenges and solutions through expert guidance, from hive maintenance to pest control, helping you become a more successful and confident beekeeper.

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