Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: A No Nonsense Guide On How To Start Beekeeping

Nowadays, beekeeping has become one of the most
popular hobbies because of its many benefits. Not
only do you get pure natural honey, but the whole
activity is an incredibly fulfilling experience.
If you're thinking of getting into this hobby
yourself, then here is a no nonsense guide on how
to start beekeeping to help you.

Although it may seem like a big challenge to take
on at first, beekeeping is actually a lot simpler
than you think. That is if you have the right
tools and the right information to guide you in
every step of the way. Keeping bees in your own
back yard will require a bit of patience and
dedication on your part, so be prepared. This is
not a hobby for the fainthearted. You wouldn't
get a dog if you didn't have some time to devote
to it. Well, the same applies to bees. Bees are
living creatures and will need some love and
attention!

If you want to know how to start beekeeping, then
the first thing that you need to do is get the
right tools. To keep things simple, work on
getting the most important things first before
you start looking for other accessories to add to
your beehive.

You will need a beehive, a smoker, and the right
beekeeping apparel - definitely a beekeeping
veil, and preferably a full beekeeping suit. You
really cannot keep can keep bees without any of
these items. These are essential things that you
need, so do not scrimp on them.

After you have gathered up everything you need,
it's time to go out and get some bees to start
your small colony. There are several ways to get
bees. Sometimes you can get a swarm of bees that
have relocated inside hollow trees or even your
neighbor's backyard. If ever you decide to
relocate some bees to your hive, make sure you're
protected and you know how to correctly do it.
Ideally, get an experienced beekeeper to do the
job for you, or at least to help.

You can also get packaged bees - these loose bees
will come from a bee breeder, usually in the mail
in a wooden and wire mesh box. The queen will be
kept in a separate cage during transit. You then
just empty these bees into your framed hive.

The other option is to buy a nucleus colony. This
comes in a nuc box, complete with frames, bees,
brood and food. You just transfer the frames into
your empty hive. This is the easiest way to
start, but is more expensive.

Lastly, you should be aware that beekeeping is a
hobby that requires special skills and knowledge
so make sure you read up on the latest news and
trends about the hobby of beekeeping. Get
yourself a good guidebook that explains to you
all the other necessary equipment and steps that
you need to know of so that you're well informed
on this hobby.

As there are a number of eBooks that you can
easily download in order to find out more on how
to start beekeeping, choose one that you will be
able to easily understand and relate to.

Now that you know a little bit more on how to
start beekeeping, you can start planning out for
your little colony today.

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Val Wilson is passionate about all things
beekeeping! It is an incredibly rewarding hobby
in so many ways, so if you would like more
information about how to start beekeeping, go to
http://www.bestbeekeeping.com and sign up for
the FREE 7 day beekeeping ecourse.

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