Beekeeping Basics

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Beekeeping Basics

• Introduction to modern beekeeping

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Beekeeping Basics

• Knowledge of bee science
• Knowledge of bee botany
• Familiarity with modern agriculture
• Some elementary economics
• Tolls ability to work with wood
• Ability to keep vehicles running

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Beekeeping Basics

• Knowledge of bee science
• Knowledge of bee botany
• Familiarity with modern agriculture
• Some elementary economics
• Tolls ability to work with wood
• Ability to keep vehicles running

• Fortitude to take bee stings

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Personal equipment

• bee veil
• coveralls
• some include veil
• velcro (or elastic)
• straps
• gloves
• boots

It is important to feel comfortable
concentrate on inspection not to fear
next sting!
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Personal equipment

• bee veil
• coveralls (including veil)
• velcro (or elastic) straps
• gloves
• boots
• smoker
• hive tool (or frame lifter)

Courage!!
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The Hive
- Hive stand - bottom board w/ entrance -
brood boxes - supers - covers
Brushy Mountain Bee Supply Catalogue
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Location...location...location

• Bee considerations
• weather
• food resources (flowering plants)
• water
• sunlight
• Beekeeper considerations
• close to home/work
• available year round
• secluded yet accessible
• good resources close-by
• adequate space/storage space