Beekeeping is a rewarding hobby that not only provides honey and other hive products but also helps to pollinate crops and gardens. Before beginning beekeeping, you will need certain supplies that benefit both you and the bees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Essential beginning beekeeping supplies include reference books, a hive, protective clothing, a bee smoker, hive tools, and bee feeding supplies. And, of course, bees. Beekeeping supplies that are optional or not immediately needed include a bee brush, mite treatments, and honey extraction equipment.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This article discusses the essential items needed to start beekeeping and links to associated articles providing even more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Certain beekeeping supplies are essential to get started with honey bees. This equipment lets you set up your apiary (the technical term for where you keep your bees), house and manage your colonies, and protect yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n During your first year and later, other supplies may become necessary or desirable. However, they are not \u201cessential\u201d to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To begin beekeeping, you should learn the basics<\/strong>. The best place to start is with one or more of the excellent books available for beginning beekeepers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our favorite is The Beekeeper\u2019s Handbook<\/em>. Beekeeping for dummies is highly recommended in various beekeeping groups on Facebook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These books will show you how to get started and come in handy as reference material for years.<\/p>\n\n\nBeginning Beekeeping Supplies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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