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a colony. Never attempt to open a colony without having a
smoker burning. With a well-lit smoker, you are in charge;
without it, the bees may take control.
Beekeeping Course
Attend a Beekeeping Course if possible, if one is offered
by a nearby Beekeeping Association. These Associations
very often offer field days where beekeeping techniques are
provided. Try to find out if there are any nearby beekeepers
in your area and introduce yourself. Beekeepers love help-
ing others who exhibit an interest in the hobby. Ask if you
can go with them when they work with their beehives. This
experience will prove very helpful when you get your own
bees. Subscribe to at least one beekeeping periodical.
Beekeeping Clothing
Outfit yourself with work clothes and needed accessories to
make your work easier and more enjoyable. When you be-
gin working with bees, always wear beekeeping gloves and
a veil. As you become more aware of the factors that affect
a colony’s temperament, you will learn when you can work
with your bees without gloves and when the colony will be
quite defensive. You will only learn
these lessons through experi-
ence working your bees, so
be well protected. Before
attempting to open a colony,
carefully study information
on how to handle bees
when opening the hive.
Everything you need to
know about Beekeep-
ing Clothing. This is an
extract from the broad-
cast ‘Studio Bee Live
“by David of Honey Bee
Farms in Illinois. It is
an mp3 audio file and
should automatically
call up your Windows
Media Program or
maybe Quick Time to
play it when you click on
the speaker. An excellent
discussion that plays about
come a Beekeeper