1. Introduction to modern beekeeping
Beekeeping Basics
Introduction to modern beekeeping

2. 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 +
Keys to success

3. 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
You can reduce stings and never need to ‘like’ being stung but stings are always a possibility – so it is important to know what to expect.
Fortitude to take bee stings

4. Personal equipment bee veil coveralls some include veil
velcro (or elastic)
straps
gloves
boots +
Personal protective equipment can be very expensive BUT should be adequate to insure that the beekeeper can feel comfortable in colony inspections. If he/she is worrying about being stung it will be difficult to concentrate on management/inspection tasks.
It is important to feel comfortable & concentrate
on inspection not to fear next sting!

5. Personal equipment bee veil coveralls (including veil)
velcro (or elastic) straps
gloves
boots
smoker
hive tool (or frame lifter) +
Ancillary equipment of smoker & hive tool are just as important. Smoker is behavior modification tool (change guarding behavior) and hive tool is important to avoid jarring and eases removal of equipment both of which helps reduce chances of stingings. Costs vary
Courage!!

6. The Hive - Hive stand - bottom board w/ entrance - brood boxes
- supers
- covers
Review of the basic Langstroth hive from Chapter 6. Beekeeper would not use both super types on one colony and brood area would need more than one standard box to allow for brood expansion and best results. Good time to review basics of nest ecology.
Brushy Mountain Bee Supply Catalogue

7. 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