So, you want to learn how to be a beekeeper? We’ve created this practical beekeeper's guide to share tips and tricks for all — whether you're a beginner researching how to start beekeeping, or you’ve been through a year (or three, or more) with your own hives. Explore our comprehensive Introduction to Beekeeping Guide: Find helpful tips on where and how to buy bees, get bee installation instructions, determine the best options for harvesting, filtering, and bottling honey, and learn to prevent and manage hive pests and diseases for better colony health.
Check out the following resources for tips, information, and videos covering a wide range of topics associated with beekeeping. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about a topic not covered here, feel free to ask us by emailing us or by giving us a toll-free call at (800) 632-3379.
Start with an Overview of the Basics
What Woodenware and Equipment You'll Need
Choosing and Caring for Protective Gear
Bee Smokers and Why You Need One
How to Buy Bees and Install Nucs and Packages
All about Varroa Mites and Other Pests
Your First Hive Inspections
The Hows, Whats, and Whens of Feeding Bees
How to Prepare for Your First Winter
How to Harvest Honey from Your Hives
Her Highness, the Queen Bee