For beginners, the most difficult part of choosing a bee suit is completeness. How do you know you have everything you need? I understand the struggle as a transitioning beginner myself. I’ve also found that a top-to-bottom approach helps. This guide explains everything you’ll ever need from head to toe. I’ll talk about the options available per … Read more
There isn’t the best beehive. We all will have our preferences, plus our circumstances are likely to impact the choice we make. But when we qualify this question for beginners, I think the answer’s pretty clear. The best beehive for beginners is the Langstroth hive due to the accessibility of resources. For a starting backyard beekeeper, support … Read more
There are two generally accepted reasons why bee suits, or beekeeping suits, are white. One talks about how it’s a result of an evolutionary process over millennia. And the other emphasizes the practicalities of wearing white midday. But which reason actually explains the wide acceptance of white beekeeping suits? Beekeeping suits are white because none of … Read more
Rather than the typical list of ways to avoid bee stings, we’ve ranked the most common suggestions according to their effectiveness for the backyard beekeeper. All are important steps that reduce the risk of bee stings. For the beginner beekeeper, this is the order you should want to pay attention to. 1. Have a calm … Read more