Beekeeping | 9 Things I Wish I knew Before I Started

Beekeeping can be a complex endeavor that takes time to get the hang of. Today, I'll share nine important tips I wish I'd known when I started.
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[@kevinmcfeaters5722]

David, Your you tube videos are very helpful to me as a new bee keeper. I love that you are a clear and effective communicator and very honest about the good, bad, and ugly truths about bee keeping. Thank you for your help and keep up the good work. I love your videos.

[@beek]

Thank you for your kind comments!! I appreciate it.

[@paulschaefer5241]

Reason #1 for raising your own queens. comercial queens ARE inferior!

[@beek]

Raising your own does allow you to raise queens from your successful hives.

[@keiththompson5703]

What I enjoy about bee keeping is everything I have learned and still there is so much more to learn

[@haleyroper2293]

I am going to be starting for the first time this spring and I am really excited to see my own bees out in my garden enjoying all the flowers I planted for them and to add them to our homestead and create that much more sustainability for ourselves.

[@melissabainesgraphicdesign9869]

Have not started bee keeping just collecting knowledge. My hubby just retired from the military and we are working twards regenerative permaculture farming. Im so excited to get some bees! Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom!

[@thedel775]

Hi David, I appreciate how beekeepers are always perfecting their own profession. Learning, growing, and adapting better ways. We are curious, creative, and are innovative pioneers in reinvention! I'm looking foward to how many splits I can make and successfully winter. Hopefully, always and forever. All the best and keep doing what you are doing....helping others in beekeeping!

[@beek]

So nice of you.

[@jamierogness6195]

Caught my first swarm this year… hooked, lined, and sinkered❤!!!

[@Ixodes492]

I have not started beekeeping yet. It is just an interest and even with your videos it is very intimidating. I am nearing retirement and hopefully will have 10 years to get good at it! My initial intent is just to support bees and the environment…honey, business, etc is all secondary. Right now I am just collecting as much information as I can. Videos, books, etc. then hopefully an in person class. Then we will see. Thanks for all your efforts.

[@raymondperri3357]

I live in IL, and although the winter hasn't fully kicked in I noticed earlier this week my hive perished. I ran into a situation where my hive swarmed, and they couldn't re-queen properly. So, I went out late in the season and got a new queen. I believe they accepted her, but unfortunately, I went into the colder days with a low population and limited food sources despite having put a candy board on top for the winter. It's my first year in beekeeping, so I definitely have a lot to learn.

[@beek]

You had alot to deal with your first year. Good for you. Be strong, learn and hang in there.

[@gaellach]

Looking forward to starting up beekeeping, researching pointers to make it successful, no swarming , no mass die offs. Appreciate learning from different beekeepers on how to look after the bees.

[@beek]

Thanks and glad my videos can help you get rolling.

[@user-vb1et3xw7m]

Dave I have learned more from you than anyone else. Thanks for your videos!😊

[@chrisrupe1010]

Thanks so much... this is all so helpful in helping me decide whether to move into beekeeping or not. I have the property, and now that I retired, have more time. But this is so multi-faceted, and I want to do a great job of caring for the girls!

[@beek]

So cool to hear.

[@vincekeenan5919]

I love how bee work together to survive. They are amazing creatures that have fascinated me in the four years of keeping bees. I continuously learn each day I work them.

[@artmonk5907]

My favorite part about keeping bees is watching the hives grow from that little package to a full productive hive.

[@PureXNirvana]

I might bee too late to enter the online course giveaway, but I've been watching attentively and taking notes and plan on saving up to start up my own hive next year. Your channel is my bee bible 🐝🙏. I've been in a roughy place mentally and have decided some new little friends to care for is going to help me out of my rut. Thank you for emphasizing there will be loses and failures in this video. I know it is inevitable, but the reassurance is great to hear. I refuse to be discouraged and I'll be taking your online classes either way when I save up. :)

[@tjones2ful]

We started beekeeping 8 years ago. What I like the most is the ever-learning environment. We are starting to raise queens and sell nucs. We started with 2 hives and now we are up to 34. My husband joined me in the business. This will be a very exciting year. I watch many beekeeping videos and you are one I watch continuously.

[@user-sj3jx3hx3z]

Love your videos! Very helpful for a first year beekeeper like me! You are my go-to guy for information and support, keep up the great work!

[@LifelongLearnerNeverStop]

I’m surprised at how much I love just watching them! They are so fascinating, I had no idea!

[@debbieperfect1616]

David, I have learned so much from you from your talks on here. I love my bees. It has improved my mental health no end and you also have contributed to that. So thankyou

[@RomanicusSparticus]

Starting this upcoming spring. Honestly, just looking forward to helping out environment and teaching my kids. Getting honey will be an extra, but I’m not getting into it for the honey. Just pollination and helping bees, mainly.

[@user-qn7wj8jw8x]

I learn more every time I tin my hive. But know still want to learn more

[@WereDOWNey]

I really want to start my own beehive and this video is really helpful❤❤

[@salembeeman370]

Great video Dave. I'm into this about six years now. If you ask me for a few words describing Beekeeping. Frustrating and expensive. Let's hope for better outcomes this year. 2 years ago I made $1000 selling honey locally (while still employed). Now retired and this year the rains ruined the honey crop. Hopefully, 2024 will be a good year for the bees.

[@michelle-lc9qj]

Gonna get our first hive this spring, and really want to be successful!

[@josephprice8000]

I like bees because it’s like having 20,000 angry little cows in a box 😂

[@perriteam4143]

For us it is a family project. I have 3 kids and we all have different roles and responsibilities.

[@craigseelig6308]

I have started beekeeping last year at age 70 with two hives. Made one split and so now going through my f

[@user-qn7wj8jw8x]

My goal this year is learning more about mites . I am in 5th year but mites are a challenge

[@gordonmaurer5236]

I caught my first swarm when I was 11 years old. I will be 90 this coming March. I enjoy watching your videos and must say I'm still learning a lot as long as I keep bees. Love the good times and the restful time I share when working with them!

[@glorianelson6468]

Wish I knew More about takings out the destructor mites. I'm afraid of treating them and driving my bees out of the hive

[@ironsharpensiron8073]

I really enjoy building the hives, learning, and the connection that they give me to nature.

[@thaiandi]

I just love seeing life in my yard. I was fortunate that I got my first hive just before COVID-19. Bees kept me sane while I was teaching online. I would go watch my bees in my breaks between classes. So good!

[@beek]

Teachers had it rough during the pandemic. I'm glad you found beekeeping helpful. It is so helpful for mental health.

[@lindahopkins4091]

I enjoy watching the bees. They are truly amazing! I enjoy learning all I can about keeping bees.

[@beek]

So true

[@kenantonelli8059]

I'm fairly new to bee keeping, only about 4 years this spring. Haha! I've lost a few quality hives in my short time practicing. I've currently got a wine barrel probably 1/4 - 1/3 full of happy bees. And my plan is in early ish spring time is to cut out some of the comb ,while keeping close watch for the queen. I want to split the hive into about 3 more standard box hives. Split them along with the young bees to hopefully rear a new queen for each box,suffice we have plenty of pollen and nectar to create the royal jelly to do so. I'm just waiting for that first strong bloom to do it. My question is should I keep checking on the inside of the hive during this rainy season that we have going in California this year? I don't want to freeze them out from the damp cold. But they are active on the non rainy days, and I don't want to neglect them and have them abscond like my other hives have.... is every sunny mid day checkup say approximately every other weekend or month enough? I work a regular job m-f from dawn till dusk the rest of the time. It is hard to get a 1 pm checkup when ever I would "want to". Thanks David

[@southeasthomestead6093]

I enjoy sharing my Love of Bee Keeping with others and helping them with their Bees

[@beek]

Good for you

[@Robbie-Rob_Bees_Apiary]

I enjoy all the aspects of beekeeping. So many avenues to explore. Enjoy the community as well.

[@beek]

Me too.

[@thomaskoppenhaver2758]

Great sweater David! Thanks for another super video, and Merry Christmas to you and Sheri!

[@kivdronekim7916]

I enjoy watching your Videos. I've learned a ton so far. Thank you David 😊

[@jessicamcleymore6447]

I love learning about bees and can't wait to start getting into my first hive this spring. My son loves honey 🍯! 😂

[@josephvenezia3481]

Understanding bees is very new to me. I researched them for three years before keeping bees. And I've learned more this year than I ever have, I started beekeeping because of my gardening experience. Knowing that they're pollination skills made/ drew me to beekeeping myself. Being attracted to your channel helped me with the confidence I needed to pursue it. I understand the ten years you've been talking about because it took me a while (7 years to understand gardening)

[@JasonBurkes-lq2kj]

I like learning and relaxing while I watch the bees around my property lost my only hive this year looking to expand to more hives next year

[@ryanfowler3175]

I just purchased a bee pack, hive and some of the essential tools. Christmas present for my Wife. We have a LOT to learn but really excited to get going this spring.

[@brucelamb4384]

Just started beekeeping again this year after a failure on bees a few years ago. The thing i enjoy most about it is my children are amazed with them and i actually had to buy suits for them 9, 6 and 4 yrs old and i love the fact that this has turned into a fanily hobby. My wife is now inspecting hives with us too. Wish i would have found your channel 9 yrs ago. We have 3 colonies and so far rhey are doing great!

[@markoorbovich4347]

Bees are a beautiful bug I love 🐝

[@beek]

Glad you're getting back into it. Way to get back on the horse.

[@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper]

Great video and tips for new beeks

[@beek]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ryanatherton3681]

Thank for all the videos.

[@beek]

My pleasure!

[@Papasquatch22]

First overwintering beekeeper here - I bought 4 established hives from a friend of mine that lost her husband back in the early summer. I love watching the bees work and enjoy learning what I need to know in order to help the bees to be successful.

[@amandafratkin6924]

I am starting beekeeping this spring and so far my favorite thing has been learning all about the bees and beekeeping strategies/methods. I've always found colony insects like bees or ants incredibly interesting, and ever since I decided to get into beekeeping I've just been consuming all the beekeeping content I can find. Your chanel has been absolutely amazing and I've learned so much. I've also enjoyed discovering that there is a whole beekeeping community in my area that I can turn to for mentorship and advice!

[@beek]

Thanks for watching and I’m happy for you!

[@TheCaliforniaBeekeeper]

Love the sweater btw! 🙌

[@beek]

Thank you!!

[@richiebag6072]

I just bought my first two hives on Black Friday. I really can’t wait to start keeping bees and learning about them. I’d say the best part of bee keeping is harvesting honey. It’s seems so rewarding.

[@cherylcogossi850]

the honey.

[@markbreunig7208]

Keeping bees alive and new things to learn every day

[@markprzybyszewski74]

Great video.. I enjoy watching my colonies produce brood and grow their population.

[@beek]

That's awesome

[@l.s.morgan7102]

Really enjoy your videos and queen rearing information. 😊

[@beek]

So nice of you

[@EdGrizzWingfield]

I've suffered from depression and anxiety for decades and beekeeping has really helped me focus on things other than my troubles, my life with bees is much better than before! ❤

[@josephl-uw1n]

Mr. David thanks for sharing your knowledge. I’m a young bee keeper. I like your videos. They are very interesting and I’m learning a lot. I have a question on how can I help the population of my bees during the winter.

[@darleneharris396]

I'm looking forward to harvesting our own honey to use in my bread baking and medicinals plus my husband is excited to retire from his job and become a beekeeper to keep busy and learning. 😊

[@williamcunningham1856]

I enjoy the relaxation of watching them as a whole a complete civilization working as one a whole

[@beek]

Indeed.

[@jenjen2044]

Your videos are so helpful! We are getting our first bees in the spring. There is so much information and so many different opinions. I appreciate all of the information and care you give in your videos. Thank you!!

[@jefferyevans7299]

Learning more about bees , expanding my Layens Hives numbers watching more videos

[@beek]

Awesome

[@ravensnflies8167]

that sweater is hideous and i love it. thanks dave for all you share.

[@beek]

Funny, it is a bit loud, but my personality is a bit loud 😄

[@wendydavey4478]

How do I do your online course

[@robertscarborough7890]

I enjoy just watching my bees come in and out of the hive

[@beek]

That’s so fun

[@theherndongirls4309]

A friend just gave me five hives, and I think that what I will enjoy most about beekeeping will be working with and learning about the bees.

[@beek]

Good to hear

[@trevormorris2328]

I enjoy the most about bee keeping is doing my best to help make a better stronger bee for the world

[@beek]

That's the best attitude.

[@veronicac660]

Hi, David! What I love most about beekeeping is sitting by my hives in the early evening after a long day at work watching them buzz in and out. Nothing more peaceful than the gentle hum of a happy hive.

[@beek]

It is so therapeutic watching bees.

[@billymiller1954]

Ty Hanna you for the videos. I really do want to learn to real queens!!! I would love to win this course!

[@dogblackprincehoney]

Hi David, I like to watch your videos very much!!! What I love most about beekeeping that I learn more not only about bees, but about how important they are for humanity and how bees have influenced all world cultures. Bees are the most hardworking and self-sacrificing creatures I know.

[@beek]

Yes I couldn’t agree more.

[@dogblackprincehoney]

@@beek 🐝☀🐝

[@wpankey57]

Great tips

[@beek]

Glad you think so!

[@PatriciaKlus]

my first year I was so excited to see the new comb being made on the frames And when I saw eggs and larvae on these new frames !! How exciting that was It was so amazing . Im hooked ! love all your videos Really great useful information Enjoy watching all your videos and also the Live Stream on Thursdays

[@beek]

Thank you so much!!!

[@user-zd6yr6kr2x]

Hi, 2nd year beek. After joining our local beekeeping association and watching videos and implementing your knowledge on feeding(we used your fall recipe this year) and mite treatments this year has been a better success. Hopefully we make it to spring.

[@beek]

Thanks for watching and yes we are hoping!!

[@onishaw8227]

I’ve been watching this channel for a couple years now. Even though I am not raising bees (yet), I can’t stop watching. At first I was following a number of channels which were each interesting in their own way, but this is the one I keep coming back to as the most diverse and educational.

[@beek]

Thank you so much, I appreciate you so much

[@HickoryGrovebees]

My husband finds beekeeping more relaxing than anything else. Even with the highs and lows, he says he it's most satisfying hobby ever.

[@beek]

That is awesome! Good for him!

[@lizrd4me2]

I lost my bees early this winter I believe they suffered from too many mites. It would have been my third winter. Trying to decide if I should jump right back in this spring or not. I know more about bees than before but much more to learn. Thank you

[@LDMerkley]

Look forward to getting our first nuc of bees this spring. Hopefully be as successful as you are. 😅

[@beek]

Good for you. I’m a 30 year overnight success. 🤣🤣 in other words if I have any success it’s because I’ve consistently kept bees year after year.

[@kevincranfield6007]

I enjoy the challenge of learning how to become a successful Beek! Nothing is more satisfying than know you have the ability to help keep the Honey bee population alive and healthy.

[@beek]

So true

[@careytrainsme]

❤

[@WildwoodsBeekeeping]

Thanks for Sharing David! My Favorite Part of Keeping Bees Is Being a Part of this Beekeeping Community, and Enjoy Being around The bees In My Beeyard. Merry Christmas to you and your Family David :) Have a Great Holiday Season!

[@beek]

Same here!

[@rickortman4992]

Hello David - The thing that I enjoy most about bee keeping is the ongoing learning that being successful requires. I love to learn new things, especially about this new hobby that I have only been involved with for a little over 1 year. I had a reasonably successful first year, no doubt in large part to the application of things that I learned through your videos and book. Knowing how to care for my bees properly is very satisfying. Thank you for the part you have played in my success!

[@evonyshaky65]

Just started beekeeping here in country Victoria, Australia. I'm hoping to emulate my Great Grandmother's success. I've been told the only protection my Great Grandmother used was rubbing coal on her hands, would you know if this actually works? She would also sing to them something that sounds like "Sit mother sit mother". Have watched many of your videos, I really enjoy your enthusiasm and the energy you emit. I have tried to catch your lives but with the time difference I always seem to miss them. Always looking forward to your next video, cheers from Downunder, Andelko (Anj).

[@beek]

I never question or challenge other people's ways. Who knows, right. Coal would mask the "skin" smell. Australia must be amazing!!

[@markmenz8797]

I am new at beekeeping but not new to farming . I have read hundreds and hundreds of cattle horses pigs, goat sheep name it I’ve had it but I wish that I would’ve gotten into Bees 40 years ago. At 62. I cannot wait to see how we grow this business. It normally takes me two years to research my business before I get into it so here I am. truly, truly amazed with this little gift from God,

[@wboodock3115]

You've inspired me to take on this challenge of being a beekeeper to help save the Bees. This will be the first Spring of ever having a hive I purchased two hives from a Local beekeeper here in Northern IL. Thank you Dave and Sheri for all you do.

[@beefuzzz8403]

I still get sad when one perishes but bee encouraged all is not lost you still have all the comb a great resource

[@beek]

Yes, well said

[@kentcostello5286]

You are one of my favorite channels to watch about beekeeping. Because you give a lot of good information. I love beekeeping because I love the outdoors and the challenges of keeping them . And they help my food plots for hunting.

[@beek]

I'm glad you enjoy my channel.

[@beekeepingpreacher]

Thanks David, I'm enjoying all of your videos and the information that you present. Especially, the queen rearing advice. It's definitely something that I'm going to pursue even more diligently. God Bless.

[@beek]

Nice to hear and thanks for watching.

[@SIBEEMAN]

Hi David, the thing I most enjoy about beekeeping are the constant challenges. Whether it be Varroa mites, SHB, learning to do splits or raising queens. The different challenges force you use your mind and keep you on your toes! I love it.

[@beek]

Good point!

[@Bluegrassacresfarm]

As a first year bee keeper it's the experience of growing the hives. I loved adding empy frames this last season and watching the ladies draw out the comb with perfection. Thanks for all the information.

[@beek]

Thanks for sharing!

[@timmycolbird3353]

I am looking forward to getting my first bees this Spring! I am excited to see every step of beekeeping and learning lots about it along the way!

[@beek]

It will be great

[@janahamilton9588]

This was my plan for 2024. Raise my queens. I had sooo much trouble this year and it’s like you read my mind. I needed this push to get going on the dream of nucs of mated queens!!!!!!

[@beek]

Glad I could encourage you

[@_zachreiner_]

One thing that I've grown to really love about beekeeping is working the hives with my wife. She's a big gardener and we have adored the relationship we've been able to foster between the bees and the garden. She has become a pro and knows what to look for, how to handle frames, how to use the smoker, how to spot the queen, etc. I'm so proud of her, how hard she's worked this year, and the things we've tried and dove into this year in terms of hobbies that bring us joy and keep us sane. Extremely thankful for this incredible world of beekeeping.

[@Gtwannabe]

I like the fact that you help us along with what to do with each passing month, this episode is especially helpful.🐝🐝🐝

[@beek]

Yes, viewers respond well to monthly tips.

[@jayglosser2014]

First - THANK YOU David and Sheri for all the knowledge and work to share life experiences whether its about honey bees or family! Second - how to relate to bees in their environment to be successful year round. Third - over coming diversity whether bad or good and how it applies to life. Fourth - the HONEY! HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY!

[@beek]

Thanks Jay!!

[@neilpritchard74]

I love being a Beek and giving honey to neighbours and friends

[@beek]

I bet they love the honey

[@neilpritchard74]

@@beek sure do I'm in Perth Western Australia so it's the best honey in the world . We still have no major pest and diseases here but it looks like veroa mite is on its way so I need to learn about pest control. I was thinking about raising queen's for my 7 hives so your KZbin has inspired me to try 👍

[@kyyurtman1416]

Personally, I feel that the thing I wish I knew was where your channel was last year. The frustrations of not having a mentor who could encourage me with their experiences in a manor I could relate to. While accepting the failures of hive keeping as a positive learning experience. I really appreciate the kind of approach you have to your craft when you share your knowledge. It's absolutely wonderful to know that you are helping produce the best bee keepers for today and the future. That's definitely something to be proud of. And I'm happy to know I can take the journey with you all. The best moment of this presentation for me was the heartfelt realization that I feel more motivated with an increased confidence that I can do it. I've been roasting and brewing coffee for over 30 years, and I still occasionally have a cup, pot, and occasionally, several pounds of pure failure one after the other. That being said.. bring on the coffee beenz.

[@beek]

So very nice of you to say. Your words are powerful and encouraging. Thank you so much!!

[@MrDoccus]

I have gone full circle and now am a “minimalist”. I expand with swarms captured. I put supers on in the early spring and take honey and remove supers late summer. No treatment for mites, wax moths, or small hive beetles. Occasionally I feed honey back to original hive. Hive loss has become 0-20%. For me and my bees less is better.

[@beek]

I used to have a lot more hives than I do now, and indeed, less is better.

[@alecjaquez9194]

I’m doing an experiment after queens reading.. I want to make a few feeders and trap few bees 🐝 for the new queens to see if she will go ahead with a hand full of bees… I enjoy seeing & feedings random wild bees

[@alecjaquez9194]

Or buy queen’s cells.

[@beek]

Good luck!

[@Peter-od7op]

Love your vdo

[@beek]

I appreciate that so much and thank you for subscribing for 3 years!!

[@illumi-Nate]

How did u get that many queens mated? Or did u sell them unmated?

[@beek]

Sold them mated. I raised them.

[@pshaskins1]

I’m going to start beekeeping next year. I know I’ll like the zen it induces and how it’ll allow me to relax my mind from the demand the public puts on me- a sort of meditation. Also, THE HONEY! thanks for your videos.

[@beek]

Yes beekeeping offers a unique and calming environment

[@mattkissmyasstyrants8676]

The Zen is real. Just don't use a white light at night as they do not like that.. use red light only.

[@nate-408]

I look forward to having my own colonies to learn from in the spring. I've been in a few helping another beekeeper but I am ready to learn from them regularly. I do intend to make and keep a couple nucs around to replace any losses and to have queens available. I intend to raise my own queens as well. I'm excited about being a beekeeper in every aspect.

[@beek]

Good luck!

[@eleanorgeorgia3385]

Thank you for all of your videos, they are timely and informative. I especially appreciate your realistic advice on hive success and failures. Please keep them coming. 😊