Apiculture Courses and Certifications

David Burns

Beekeeping - How to Safely Mow Around Bee Hives

Learn practical techniques for safely maintaining the grass around beehives, including equipment recommendations and best practices to minimize bee disturbance while keeping your apiary tidy and accessible.

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

David Burns

Beekeeping Inspection Tips for Late Summer Colony Evaluation

Master essential late-summer beekeeping inspection techniques to evaluate colony health, identify necessary adjustments, and prepare your hives for the upcoming winter season.

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

David Burns

Beekeeping: How to Avoid Three Disasters in August

Master essential August beekeeping practices to prevent colony disasters, including proper feeding techniques, pest management, and preparation for fall to ensure healthy hive survival.

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

David Burns

Breaking the Habit of Repeated Mistakes in Beekeeping

Master essential beekeeping practices and avoid common pitfalls through expert guidance on maintaining healthy colonies, implementing effective management techniques, and developing sustainable beekeeping habits.

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

David Burns

How to Harvest Honey From a Flow Hive

Learn the step-by-step process of extracting honey from Flow Hive frames, including proper techniques, timing, and essential tips for successful honey harvesting from this innovative beekeeping system.

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

David Burns

Beekeeping - How to Make Money and Save Money

Discover profitable strategies and cost-saving techniques for beekeeping, from setting up hives to generating income through honey production and related products.

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

David Burns

Essential Beekeeping Tips for August

Master essential August beekeeping techniques and strategies to overcome seasonal challenges, maintain healthy colonies, and ensure successful hive management during this critical late-summer period.

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

David Burns

Beekeeping Hive Evaluation and Winter Preparation - August Guide

Master essential August hive evaluation techniques and prepare your bee colonies for winter survival through proper assessment and maintenance steps to ensure strong, healthy colonies.

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

David Burns

Beekeeping: How to Configure Your Hive for Winter

Master essential winter hive configuration techniques for beekeeping success, including proper box setup and preparation strategies to ensure your colony's survival during the cold months.

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

David Burns

Beekeeping: Timing for Hive Splitting and Frame Development

Discover essential timing strategies for splitting honey bee hives and frame development, ensuring optimal colony strength before winter arrives in your beekeeping journey.

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

David Burns

Beekeeping Tips for Solving Queen Issues in Your Hive

Master essential troubleshooting techniques for identifying and resolving queen bee problems in your hive, focusing on egg detection and colony management.

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

David Burns

Beekeeping: How to Identify and Save a Dying Bee Hive

Discover practical solutions for identifying and addressing critical issues in failing bee colonies, with expert guidance on hive rescue and prevention strategies.

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

David Burns

Beekeeping Tips for Adding Honey Supers and Maximizing Honey Production

Master essential techniques for maximizing honey production by learning proper timing, placement, and management of honey supers in your beehives, ensuring optimal nectar collection and storage.

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

David Burns

Tips for Providing Water to Bees During Hot Weather

Learn essential techniques for providing cold water to beehives during hot weather, ensuring optimal colony health and survival through proper hydration methods.

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

David Burns

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