Beekeeping Tips

Abbé Émile Warré (1867-1951) - creator of the 'People's Hive'.

During 2012, a number of beekeepers shared their beekeeping tips with BuzzAboutBees.net readers, and two beekeepers received a copy of Dr David Heaf's 'The Bee Friendly Beekeeper', courtesy of Northern Bee Books.

Many thanks to Katharina Davitt for showing new beekeepers how to make a simple bee brush, and for the sage words of Tel Jensen - how to monitor a bee hive.

Here are more tips and advice below:

Tips about buying and cleaning used beekeeping equipment.

Tips for buying a bee hive.

Bee hive construction help and plans.

Watch and learn with these beekeeping video clips.

Moving bees if you must.

What to plant in your garden - see the section about gardening for bees.

Dealing with varroa.

General beekeeping tips and information links.

The Bee-friendly Beekeeper by Dr David Heaf.

You can read a very interesting interview with Dr Heaf here (clicking on the link opens a new window).

The Bee-friendly Beekeeper by David Heaf is available from Northern Bee Books on line shop (international delivery available). The book has received excellent reviews.

Build your own beehive

How to clean used beekeeping equipment

Varroa Mite

Varroa Treatment

Create a beekeeping business plan

How To Start Beekeeping