Honey Bee Courses and Certifications

David Burns

5 Reasons Why Your Bees Are Not Progressing and How to Fix Them

Discover the key factors hindering bee colony growth and learn practical solutions to overcome common challenges in beekeeping, ensuring stronger and more productive hives.

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

David Burns

Beekeeping - Managing Swarms and Making Colony Splits

Discover safe and effective techniques for managing bee swarms and creating colony splits, while learning essential tips for maintaining healthy, productive hives and maximizing honey production.

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

David Burns

Building a 5-Frame Nuc Box for Beekeeping - Essential Tools and Techniques

Learn how to build and utilize a 5-frame nuc box for swarm catching, queen rearing, and demonstration hives - an essential tool for successful beekeeping management and education.

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

David Burns

Controlling Varroa Mites in Beekeeping - Essential Strategies and Solutions

Master effective strategies to control varroa mites in your beehives, protecting your colonies and improving their survival rates through proven management techniques and preventive measures.

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

David Burns

Beekeeping Tips for Managing Hives During Fluctuating Winter Temperatures

Master essential winter beekeeping strategies to protect colonies during fluctuating temperatures, with practical tips for maintaining healthy hives and ensuring bee survival in challenging weather conditions.

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

David Burns

Beekeeping: How to Raise and Maintain Queen Bees in Limited Space

Master the art of raising quality queen bees in small spaces with practical techniques for successful queen breeding and maintenance, ideal for backyard beekeepers with limited resources.

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

David Burns

Common Beekeeping Mistakes with Queen Management

Discover essential tips to avoid common queen-related mistakes in beekeeping, ensuring colony health and productivity through proper queen management and care techniques.

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

David Burns

Three November Beekeeping Mistakes to Avoid in Winter Preparation

Learn essential fall beekeeping practices and avoid critical mistakes that could compromise your colony's winter survival. Master proper timing and techniques for preparing hives for cold weather.

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

David Burns

Fall Beekeeping Tasks and Timing - Essential Late Season Management

Discover essential fall beekeeping tasks and timing, focusing on critical end-of-season activities like adding supers and mite treatment for successful colony management.

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

David Burns

Beekeeping: How to Feed Bees Before Winter

Master essential techniques for feeding honey bees during fall to ensure colony survival through winter, focusing on proper nutrition timing and methods that promote winter-ready bee populations.

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

David Burns

September Beekeeping Tips - Preparing Honey Bees for Winter Survival

Master essential September beekeeping practices to prepare colonies for winter survival, including proper feeding techniques, colony assessment, and preventive measures to strengthen hive health.

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

David Burns

6 Tips for Keeping Your Bees Cool in Hot Weather - A Beekeeper's Guide

Discover essential strategies to protect your bee colonies during hot weather with 6 practical cooling techniques for maintaining healthy and productive hives.

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

David Burns

Beekeeping - How Long to Feed Your Bees

Learn essential guidelines for feeding new bee colonies and discover optimal timing strategies to ensure healthy hive development and colony strength.

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

David Burns

Identifying Mated Queens vs Virgin Queens in Beekeeping

Learn to distinguish between mated and virgin queen bees through visual identification techniques and behavioral patterns, enhancing your beekeeping success and hive management skills.

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

David Burns

Beekeeping: Effective Swarm Control Methods for Spring Management

Master effective swarm control techniques in beekeeping through a proven method that helps prevent colony loss and maintain healthy hive populations during spring season.

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