Welcome to the Beesource Beekeeping Forums.
Please say hello and introduce yourself in our welcome forum or check for the latest announcements.
If this is your first time on the Beesource Beekeeping Forums, please introduce yourself here.
This is a "read only" forum.
A joint effort to develop an FAQ on all aspects of beginning beekeeping.
This is a general beekeeping forum to discuss all the various topics on beekeeping that don't fit in any of the other beekeeping forums.
You're thinking about it or have already taken the first step. Beekeeping basics spoken here!
Discussing and formulating honeybee management methods that cooperate as much as possible with natural bee biology without resorting to the use of chemicals and drugs.
Discuss techniques and experience catching those "wild" bees.
Discussion on use and design of hives, tools and accessories.
Minimalist beekeeping au natural.
Warre hive beekeeping.
The raising, keeping and other issues of concern for pollinating bees, other than the honey bee.
Chat schedules and Help
A place to post and view photos about beekeeping.
Beekeeping from a commercial point of view. Focus is on income production and cost/time efficiencies, pros/cons of certain practices, and other subjects more of concern to those making their primary income from bees.
Focus is on product marketing; labeling, processing for retail sales, licensing and regulations, etc.
Share your experience with pollination industry participants, either growers, suppliers of bees or managers/brokers, both positive and negative.
Post any upcoming events or news about your meetings and classes here. (Associations, workshops, clubs, etc.)
Local Beekeeping Associations by State
Discussion on types, characteristics, uses, handling and marketing, creating "honey do" lists.
Share your "honey" recipes.
Mead, wine and beer using honey. Recipies, suppliers, instruction, tips, and more.
Candlemaking, soapmaking, lotions, balms, ointments.
One sting at a time.
Only paying Sponsors/Vendors my start threads.
For posting beekeeping related items that you want to sell. Please be descriptive (size, amount, cost, contact info, etc.). Price MUST be included.
Share your experience with merchants and suppliers, both positive and negative.
For posting beekeeping related employment. Looking for work or looking to hire.
Find a source of local honey to buy.
Need a swarm or bees removed from your property? Here is a list of beekeepers who can do it. Honey Bee removal only. Call an exterminator for all other stinging insects.
Need bees for pollination? Here is a list of beekeepers who provide colonies for pollination.
Share and seek information on hobbies and interests other than beekeeping.
Questions and comments about Beesource/Forums get posted here.
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