Colony Collapse Courses and Certifications

David Burns

Beekeeping: How to Identify and Save a Dying Bee Hive

Discover practical solutions for identifying and addressing critical issues in failing bee colonies, with expert guidance on hive rescue and prevention strategies.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

David Burns

How to Save a Failing Beehive and Prepare It for Winter

Learn practical techniques to diagnose and rescue struggling bee colonies, ensuring their survival through winter with effective hive management and feeding strategies.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

David Burns

Beekeeping - How to Avoid Killing Your Bees

Learn essential beekeeping practices to protect your colonies and prevent common mistakes that can harm or kill bees, ensuring successful and sustainable hive management.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

BeeFit Beekeeping

1.1 Million Honey Bee Colonies Are Dead - Beekeeping 101

Discover the alarming loss of 1.1 million honey bee colonies and learn essential beekeeping fundamentals to help protect these vital pollinators.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

BeeFit Beekeeping

5 Ways Bees Can Die During Winter - Beekeeping 101

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Learn to identify and prevent 5 common causes of winter bee colony death, including starvation, moisture issues, and varroa mites, while mastering essential winter beekeeping management techniques.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

David Burns

Beekeeping - How to Save a Hive on the Brink of Failure

Discover how to diagnose and rescue failing bee colonies with no capped brood, unfertilized eggs, and queen issues before complete collapse occurs.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

BeeFit Beekeeping

What Happens When Bees Run Out of Food and Mites Take Over - Beekeeping Crisis Management

Discover the harsh realities of colony starvation and varroa mite infestations, plus learn essential feeding and treatment strategies to save struggling hives before winter.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

David Burns

Beekeeping Die-Outs This Fall - What's Behind the Increase

Discover why bee colonies are dying this fall and learn critical feeding strategies to prevent hive loss during summer and fall dearth periods.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

BeeFit Beekeeping

EPA About to Approve This Toxic Forever Chemical - And It Could Be On Your Food

Uncover the truth about cyclobutrifluram, a toxic 'forever chemical' pesticide under EPA review that threatens bee health, food safety, and environmental contamination.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

BeeFit Beekeeping

Fall Varroa Mite Management - The Critical Mistake That Kills Thousands of Bee Colonies

Discover why ignoring fall Varroa mite levels destroys thousands of bee colonies and learn essential mite management techniques to ensure your hives survive winter successfully.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

David Burns

Examining a Bee Hive That Died in Winter

Explore the process of examining a dead bee hive after winter, learning to identify causes of colony loss and preventative measures for future beekeeping success.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

David Burns

Why Did My Beehive Fail - Hive Autopsy and Analysis for Beekeepers

Discover how to diagnose and prevent beehive failures through a detailed hive autopsy analysis, learning crucial signs of colony collapse and essential preventive measures for successful beekeeping.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Beekeeping Made Simple

Why Did Your Bees Die This Winter - Top 7 Causes of Winter Hive Loss

Discover the 7 major causes of winter beehive collapse, from varroa mites to ventilation issues, and learn to identify warning signs to protect your colonies and prevent future losses.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Beekeeping Made Simple

Why Did My Honey Bees Die Over Winter - Determining the Cause of a Dead Beehive

Learn to identify and prevent common causes of winter beehive deaths, from varroa mites to ventilation issues, and discover proper equipment reuse practices for spring beekeeping success.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

BeeFit Beekeeping

7 Reasons Why Your Beehive Is Weak in July and How to Fix It

Discover how to diagnose and strengthen weak beehives in July through essential checks, treatments, and management techniques for healthy colony development and winter preparation.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video