Getting Started in Beekeeping

Hey there, prospective beekeepers! There’s a lot you should know before getting started in beekeeping. But fret not, we here at BeeKeepClub have put together the ultimate guide that will see go from an amateur to setting up your hive in no time, and reaping its sweet results. Let’s get started.

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Step 1: Starting Out
Step 2: Getting to Know Your Beekeeping Equipment
Step 3: Buying the Right Beekeeping Equipment
Step 4: Honey Bee Products

Step 1: Starting Out

1. What is beekeeping?

Beekeeping is the human activity of maintaining honey bees. A beekeeper is someone who keeps bees for the purpose of collecting their honey. Learn more.

2. Beekeeping for beginners

Whether it’s just a hobby or you plan to go commercial, there are a number of things that you will have to consider before beginning beekeeping. Learn more.

3. Backyard beekeeping

Backyard beekeeping doesn’t require a lot of space, and if you have plants around, then that’s a suitable environment for the bees to thrive in. Learn more.

4. Urban beekeeping

Urban beekeeping is the practice of keeping bees in an urban area, as opposed to the traditional backyard setting. Learn more.

5. Bee hive kits

The bee hive is a specially constructed structure where bees live. There are several types of bee hives that beekeepers that utilize. Learn more.

6. Where to buy bees

Get started with your beekeeping activities by obtaining your own bees for your hive. Learn where to buy bees and what to look out for. Learn more.

7. The cost of beekeeping

Get a rundown of the tools and supplies needed for beekeeping and their associated costs. Learn more.

8. Beekeeping in winter

Beekeeping in winter gets even more difficult if you’re just starting out. It doesn’t help that you become anxious that your bees won’t survive. Learn more.

9. Bee friendly plants

A bee friendly garden is not only important for the beekeeper but it is also essential for farmers and homeowners who have crops. Learn more.

10. Bee pests and parasites

Every living animal in nature has an enemy. The honey bee is no exception. It has its share of pests and parasites that attempt to invade their territory. Learn more.

11. Bee diseases

Bees are well-known for their effective defense against disease. However, despite this self-defense mechanism, bees are still prone to diseases. Learn more.

12. Indoor beekeeping

Indoor beekeeping has gained popularity with the hobbyists and small-scale beekeepers. The advent of the BEEcosystem in particular is a complete game-changer. Learn more.

13. 50 Beekeeping tips

To be successful in beekeeping, follow these beekeeping tips and nuggets and you will not only get a healthy and productive bee colony but will also get a sense of fulfillment for doing the right thing. Learn more.

14. Beekeeping glossary

Learn the definition of common beekeeping terms.

Step 2: Getting to Know Your Beekeeping Equipment

1. Choosing your beekeeping supplies

To be a beekeeper you do not need a lot of skills or experience, however it’s very important to choose the right beekeeping supplies. Learn more.

2. The beekeeping starter kit

For beginners to beekeeping, a beekeeping starter kit provides all the tools and supplies needed to get you up and running. Learn more.

3. The beekeeper suit

A beekeeper suit is comprised of protective garments which are usually worn by people involved in the business/hobby of beekeeping. Learn more.

4. Honey harvesting equipment

The honey extraction process is multi-step, and as such, there are various honey harvesting equipment to be used at each step. Learn more.

5. The honey extractor

A honey extractor is a mechanized device which is used for the extraction of honey from bee combs without damaging them. Learn more.

6. The bee smoker

A bee smoker is a tool used to calm bees during honey harvesting. It is made to produce smoke from the smoldering of various fuels. Learn more.

7. Bee hive feeders

Bee hive feeders are necessary when conditions are not favorable for bees to gather their own food, such as during the winter season. Learn more.

8. How to add feeders to your bee hive

Feeders are used for supplying the bees with sugar syrup when sources of nectar are minimal of non-existent. Learn how to add feeders to your bee hive.

Step 3: Buying the Right Beekeeping Equipment

1. Beekeeping equipment reviews

BeeKeepClub will help you with your purchasing decisions. Read our reviews to determine which beekeeping equipment will be right for you.

2. Beekeeping equipment rankings

View rankings and comparisons of the best beekeeping supplies available:

Step 4: Honey Bee Products

This is the whole point of beekeeping – the products that are derived from the activity, which can then be sold at a profit. These include: honey (of course), bee wax, propolis, royal jelly and bee pollen.

1. Health benefits of honey

There are many health benefits of honey. Let’s learn about them.

2. Honey bee products besides the honey

Honey is one of those products that is widely used in many areas, including homes, hospitals, industries, and even restaurants. Learn more.

3. Health benefits and side effects of royal jelly

Royal jelly as a natural product offers a plethora of benefits. It has an acidic feel and leaves a mild tingling sensation when ingested. Learn more.

4. Health benefits and side effects of propolis

Overall, the health benefits of propolis far outweigh its negative effects. It is available in various forms for consumption. Learn more. Learn more.

5. Health Benefits and Side Effects of Bee Pollen

Bee pollen is considered a medicine in most states due to its many benefits. However, it is not without its side effects. Learn more.