First Month of Beekeeping - Essential Care and Setup Guide

Learn essential first-month beekeeping skills in this comprehensive 39-minute video covering preparation, transportation, and care of new bee colonies. Master critical tasks including hive setup, smoker operation, and syrup preparation for feeding. Discover safe methods for transporting both packaged bees and nucleus colonies in vehicles, followed by proper installation techniques. Gain detailed insights into daily colony care during the crucial first month, including varroa mite management and essential summer beekeeping preparations. Follow step-by-step guidance through weekly tasks, equipment setup, and feeding protocols to ensure a successful start in beekeeping.