subject: Info And Tips About Beekeeping [print this page] For those doing it correctly, beekeeping can be a rewarding and fun hobby. The hobby has been dated all the way back to ancient times, which makes the act of keeping bees one of the first forms of our civilization's agriculture finesse.
It involves keeping domesticated bees in a monitored apiary in order to seasonally harvest their honey.
Many different reasons are cited by apiarists for getting involved in beekeeping. Localized in the one place, the bees can be used for the pollination of crops nearby.
Seasonally, the bees can also be raised in order to harvest natural beeswax and honey. A hive can be started with the idea of raising and selling bees to fellow enthusiasts too.
Acquiring a bee hive should be getting into beekeeping's first step. From a seller or fellow beekeeper, purchase a hive in the spring time. A bee colony that is stable and one queen bee will also be needed as well
You will have to set up the bee colony's new home before you get them. Pick a spot for the wooden hive and set it up there. Then, generously brush it with water and honey so the creatures will better assimilate to your apiary.
Put on special beekeeping clothes and carefully insert the bees into the hive immediately after receiving them.
The queen bee usually arrives a few days later in a special cage that fits on the hive's top. There is an edible plug in her cage's bottom that the workers will, in four or three days, eat through.
The bees of the hive need these days to get used to the queen before they free her so that they don't become confused and attack her.
A source of stable food will have to be placed nearby also. In search of flowers, generally, bees will travel just a few miles at most so some will have to be planted close to your hive.
If you already have a garden, the bees will pollinate your flowers for you. Small containers inside the hive can be filled with sugar water, which will nourish your bees, as well.
Remember to regularly collect the honey from the colony. Don special gear and use bee smokers that will stun the creatures temporarily to prevent getting stung while you work.
When you do get stung, and it is inevitable, remain calm and carefully remove the bee's stinger from the area. Certain epidermic needles can be kept nearby for enthusiasts who are allergic to the stings.
