David Burns Courses

Beekeeping Tips for Rapid Hive Expansion and Colony Success

Master essential beekeeping techniques for June management, focusing on rapid colony growth, common mistake prevention, and setting up hives for successful overwintering and year-round prosperity.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Beekeeping: Harvesting Honey and Expanding Hive Colonies

Experience hands-on beekeeping techniques as David demonstrates honey harvesting and colony expansion in the bee yard, offering practical insights for both novice and experienced beekeepers.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Beekeeping: How to Manage Your Bees in June

Master essential June beekeeping techniques and avoid common mistakes to ensure your honey bee colonies thrive throughout the year and successfully prepare for winter survival.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How to Stop Stray and Burr Comb in Beekeeping

Master effective techniques to control and prevent unwanted burr comb in beehives, reducing drone brood and managing mite populations for healthier colonies.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Beekeeping: How to Deal with Swarm Cells for Swarm Control

Master essential swarm control techniques in beekeeping, focusing on identifying and managing swarm cells to prevent colony division during critical spring periods.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Beekeeping: How to Check Your Hives for Swarm Cells

Master essential techniques for identifying and managing swarm cells in your beehives during spring season, ensuring successful colony management and preventing unwanted swarming.

• YouTube
• 47 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Beekeeping Hive Inspection - How to Avoid Common Mistakes

Master essential hive inspection techniques and avoid critical mistakes in beekeeping. Learn proper inspection methods to maintain healthy colonies and identify potential issues early.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Various Ways to Make Spring Splits in Beekeeping

Master essential techniques for creating spring bee colony splits, including practical methods for hive division and colony expansion to maintain healthy, thriving apiaries.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Spring Beekeeping: Managing Varroa Mites - A Practical Guide

Master essential spring beekeeping techniques for effective mite control in your colonies, ensuring healthier and more productive hives during this crucial season.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Pros and Cons of Different Beekeeping Hive Types

Explore the advantages and disadvantages of various beehive designs to make informed decisions for your apiary setup, enhancing your beekeeping success and colony management.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Beekeeping: Comparing 5 Frame Nuc vs 3 lb Package Colonies

Discover the key differences between starting beekeeping with a 5-frame nuc versus a 3-pound package of bees, helping you make an informed choice for your apiary journey.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Top 5 Must-Have Beekeeper's Tools

Discover essential beekeeping tools and equipment needed for successful hive management, from protective gear to specialized implements that make handling bees safer and more efficient.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 7 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Why Did My Beehive Fail - Hive Autopsy and Analysis for Beekeepers

Discover how to diagnose and prevent beehive failures through a detailed hive autopsy analysis, learning crucial signs of colony collapse and essential preventive measures for successful beekeeping.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Advanced Frame Reading and Troubleshooting in Beekeeping

Master advanced frame reading techniques to diagnose and solve common beekeeping challenges through expert guidance on interpreting hive conditions and making informed colony management decisions.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Beekeeping: How to Avoid Wonky Drawn Frames in the Brood Nest

Master proper frame construction techniques in beekeeping to ensure straight, well-drawn combs in the brood nest area, leading to healthier and more productive hive management.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video