Golden Rules Of Beekeeping

[REDWOOD]

Could we list some golden rules of beekeeping to help the new beekeepers on their way. Simple one sentence replies and admin could delete replies when necessary.
I'll start with;
Always make sure bees have stores

 

[domino]

Never run out of spare kit.

 

[madasafish]

ALWAYS check your zips are fastened securely. A bee buzzing within your veil is an experience : one you will not wish to repeat!

 

[Edwardking]

Join your local association

 

[yeogi75]

don't forget your hive tool

 

[Erichalfbee]

Nothing needs doing NOW, in a panic.There is always time to think about how and what to do.

 

[luckydunny]

Have a plan and be prepared to adapt to what you find!

 

[Finman]

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Even if you are a beekeeper, use your brains

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[Apple]

Do not rush into changing things.... THINK before you ACT !

 

[Swarm]

Only open the hive if there is a precise reason to do so.

 

[kathrynat]

Use your smoker sparingly

 

[mbc]

Use your smoker sparingly

I would say to use your smoker appropriately would be better.

 

[Dishmop]

Read this forum before you buy your bees..and other kit.

 

[pargyle]

Handle them quietly, carefully and with confidence .. if you bang them about or squash bees they will reward you with pings and stings.

 

[pargyle]

Accept that you will get stung occasionally ... be prepared, if you haven't been stung before, to have a reaction. In the early days ensure you have someone on hand or a sound means of communicating with help.

 

[Dishmop]

Accept that you will get stung occasionally ... be prepared, if you haven't been stung before, to have a reaction. In the early days ensure you have someone on hand or a sound means of communicating with help.

learn how to clap your hands quickly and stop flapping your arms about.

 

[pargyle]

...... stop flapping your arms about.

"Drowning not waving !" The old one's are still the best

 

[BeeFarmer]

Don't forget your hive tool.

Don't put your hive tool down else you'll never find it again!

 

[Beauhawk]

Appropriate for this year especially...

Read your bees and the conditions rather than the date on the calendar !

 

[Bearbees]

Never underestimate your own stupidity, or the intelligence of your bees.