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How to Start Beekeeping

A curated joint effort to develop an FAQ on all aspects of beginning beekeeping. Note that this sub-forum and its 'child' sub-forums are 'closed' to new posts. Please use other sub-forums to start new threads.
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History of Beekeeping

This forum is dedicated to the discussion and research of all genres of beekeeping history, including; Bee Management, Persons of Beekeeping, Bee Hunting, Archaeology of Beekeeping, Tall Tales, Folklore, Superstitions, Medicine, Beekeeping Antiques, Science and Bees in Warfare. READ THE STICKY THREAD "Viewing these threads" FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO MAKE OLDER THREADS SHOW UP ON YOUR LIST
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Discussion on use and design of hive parts, tools and accessories.
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Queen characteristics, behaviors, problems as well as bee breeding.
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Swarms, Trap-outs, and Cut-outs

Swarming hives as well as techniques and experience catching those "wild" bees.
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Dividing or combining a colony. How-to, problems and fixes.
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Treatment-Free Beekeeping

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.
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Nectar and pollen sources. Creating bee friendly spaces in gardens.
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Everything Honey

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One sting at a time.
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Blogs, Podcasts, and Video Presentations

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Local Beekeeping Associations by State
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Our vendors not only help support our community, but they also offer amazing deals to our members. Check this forum often for all the specials, deals, and announcements.
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Bookstore

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Where To Buy . . .

If you really must, post the ever popular and tiring questions, "Where can I buy . . ." or "Who sells the best . ." Do not post prices.
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For posting beekeeping related employment. Looking for work or looking to hire.
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Pollination Service

Need bees for pollination? Here is a list of beekeepers who provide colonies for pollination.
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Bee Removal / Swarm Removal

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.
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  1. Two of my modified Layens hives made the winter. Now I want to increase the amount of hives to 4 but I was hoping to be able to get some honey. They say that you can either split a hive or get honey, but not both. If I do my normal half/half split on both hives in June I will have the 4 I want...
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  2. I am finding some beeks confuse primitive beekeeping with honey hunting. These are not the same. Eastern Europe is observing a real Renaissance of legacy, primitive beekeeping ways just as we speak (near TF by the very definition; for sure chemical-free). Unfortunately, the English resources...
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