Queen Rearing Courses and Certifications

David Burns

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
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Bush Bee Man

Mastering Bee Splits and Queen Rearing

Discover practical techniques for bee colony expansion through queen rearing and splitting methods, from selecting young egg frames to establishing thriving new colonies in this hands-on beekeeping guide.

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

David Burns

Various Ways to Make Spring Splits in Beekeeping

Master essential techniques for creating spring bee colony splits, including practical methods for hive division and colony expansion to maintain healthy, thriving apiaries.

• YouTube
• 52 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

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

Beekeeping: How to Expand and Grow Your Bees in Spring

Master essential spring beekeeping techniques to expand your colonies, manage mite populations, and strengthen hives during this crucial growth period for optimal honey bee development.

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

David Burns

Queen Management in Beekeeping - Common Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Hive

Learn essential queen bee management techniques to prevent colony failure and ensure successful hive maintenance through proper identification, monitoring, and troubleshooting of queen-related issues.

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

David Burns

Practical Tips for Raising Queen Bees

Master essential techniques for raising healthy queen bees, from selecting breeding stock to managing cell production, enhancing your beekeeping operation's sustainability and productivity.

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

David Burns

Basic Steps to Raising Quality Queen Bees

Master essential techniques for raising quality queen bees, from selecting breeding stock to managing drone populations. Learn practical steps to enhance your beekeeping operation and achieve self-sufficiency.

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

Beekeeping Made Simple

What to Do When You See Queen Cells in a Beehive

Master essential beekeeping skills by learning to identify, understand, and properly respond to queen cells in your hive, including growth stages, mating schedules, and appropriate management techniques.

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

Beekeeping Made Simple

How to Split a Beehive - A Step-by-Step Guide

Master the complete process of splitting beehives with step-by-step guidance on timing, queen introduction methods, and essential techniques for ensuring strong, healthy colonies.

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

BeeFit Beekeeping

How to Raise Queen Bees - A Beginner's Guide to Queen Breeding

Master essential queen bee breeding techniques and mating nuc management for successful colony reproduction. Learn practical methods to raise your own queen bees and expand your apiary sustainably.

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

BeeFit Beekeeping

Lessons Learned from a Full Year of Beekeeping - A Beginner's Guide

Discover essential beekeeping insights from a year-long journey scaling from 3 to 33 colonies, covering colony management, queen rearing, and valuable lessons learned from hands-on experience.

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

BeeFit Beekeeping

Randy Oliver's Queen Breeding Program - Beekeeping 101

Dive into Randy Oliver's innovative queen breeding program for Varroa-resistant honey bees. Learn selection methods, hygienic behavior importance, and practical steps toward treatment-free, sustainable beekeeping.

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