Hive Inspection Courses and Certifications

Beekeeping Made Simple

Beekeeping Theory - A Complete Guide to Honey Bee Care and Hive Management

Master essential beekeeping skills, from creating safe hives and managing space to feeding, protecting, and monitoring bee health. Learn practical techniques for successful colony management and queen bee care.

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

David Burns

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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

David Burns

Beekeeping Red Flags: Something's Not Quite Right

Explore the troubleshooting process of identifying hive problems as an experienced beekeeper walks through population changes, queen issues, and potential swarm indicators during a concerning hive inspection.

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

David Burns

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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

David Burns

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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

David Burns

Beekeeping - Learn to Read Every Frame Like a Pro

Master frame reading techniques to identify queen cells, brood patterns, and hive health indicators like an experienced beekeeper in this hands-on apiary inspection.

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

David Burns

Beekeeping - What Your Hive Tells You Before You Open The Top

Discover essential pre-inspection techniques to assess hive health and detect queen issues before opening your beehive, plus learn when to buy queens versus letting bees raise their own.

• YouTube
• 57 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

David Burns

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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Beekeeping Made Simple

Understanding and Managing Dearth - Beekeeper's Guide to this Critical Time

Understand dearth periods in beekeeping - identify warning signs, manage hive challenges like robbing and aggression, and learn essential do's and don'ts to help your bees survive food scarcity.

• YouTube
• 15 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

David Burns

Beekeeping - 27 Things You Must Know

Discover essential late summer and early fall beekeeping practices to prepare your hives for winter survival with expert guidance from experienced mentor David Burns.

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

David Burns

Beekeeping - All Time Favorite Summer Tips

Discover essential summer beekeeping strategies and hands-on techniques to help your hives thrive during the busiest season with expert guidance from an experienced beekeeper.

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

David Burns

Beekeeping's Biggest Problem - How To Fix A Queenless Hive

Master the critical skill of identifying and resolving queenless hive situations with practical solutions from an experienced beekeeper in this 14-minute tutorial.

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

David Burns

Beekeeping - Should You Put Frames Back In The Same Order?

Explore proper frame placement during hive inspections and learn whether maintaining original order matters for colony health and productivity.

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