If this is your first time on the Beesource Beekeeping Forums, please introduce yourself here.

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.

A joint effort to develop an FAQ on all aspects of beginning beekeeping.

You're thinking about it or have already taken the first step. Beekeeping basics spoken here!

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.

The raising, keeping and other issues of concern for pollinating bees, other than the honey bee.

Discussion of information and application concerning the keeping of bees and production of honey using biological methodology. We seek to understand how the bees operate biologically and then formulate management methods that cooperate, as much as possible, with the bees biology. The Yin Yang of Beekeeping.

Chat schedules and Help

Discussion on use and design of hives, tools and accessories.

Minimalist beekeeping au natural.

Share your experience with merchants and suppliers, both positive and negative.

A place to post and view photos about beekeeping.

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.

Recipies, suppliers, instruction, tips, and more.

Candlemaking, soapmaking, lotions, balms, ointments.

One sting at a time.

For posting beekeeping related items that you want to sell, or work you are trying to secure. Please be descriptive (size, amount, cost, contact info, etc.).

Let us know what beekeeping related item you're looking for. Please be descriptive (size, amount, color, contact info, etc.). Post help wanted ads here.

Swap honey with other beekeepers.

Find a source of local honey to buy.

Need a swarm or hive 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.

Discussion specific to Politics, Religion, and Societal Issues. POSTING RULES ENFORCED!

Share and seek information on hobbies and interests other than beekeeping.

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