In general, before starting any venture in the nature of beekeeping, it is wise to get more information.
After all this is something that not everyone has knowledge about.
But what do you look for in a beekeeping courses or beekeeping book or beekeeping guide? There are a few key things that you need to be clear for a start: 1.
What are the rules and regulations that is impacting this "hobby"? Are there any essential points that you should look out for? 2.
In deciding to take this up, what are the important check points that you should have? You have to know at least what is the minimum criteria you need.
Sounds like applying for a job maybe, but it's true.
Just like if you want to rear snakes, can you do it? So too, if you are staying in an apartment, are you able to do it? 3.
Another key information that you will need to get is, how to start.
The essential steps involve.
The best guide will give you in a step by step method of becoming a successful beekeeper.
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There are many other "insider" tips that a good beekeeping guide should provide.
This includes how to handle your bees.
When you check on your bees, what should you do to "avoid" being stung? How not to irritate your bees? 5.
How do you get your supplies of bees? It is important that you find the right suppliers, someone who has the experience and the knowledge and someone trustworthy, so you will get bees which are healthy.
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How do you find your equipment and first batch of bees? Yes, you can buy bees, this is the way that many hobbyist start.
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At the end of it, how do you market your product - "honey"; Who are the resources and where are the best strategies or places.
Most beekeeping courses will provide help, if not it will provide references/sources where you can get the information...
Besides the above, you may have a few other questions which beekeeping courses would have addressed.