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Guide: Beekeeper

As a hobby beekeeper you start best in spring with two colonies. In most US states you don’t need a license, but many states require you to register your hives with the state apiary program. A beginner course at your local beekeeping club is highly recommended.

CertificateNo certificate needed
Starting costs$700 – $1,300for two colonies in the first year
Best time to startCourse in winter, start with bees in April or May
Your progress0 of 18 done · 18 open

Next up: Join a club and take a course

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What you need

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Bees and hives

  • $180–250 each
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    $150–250 each
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    $2–3 each
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    $10–15 each

Protective gear and tools

Honey harvest

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Certificates and registration

No certificate needed
No license needed, but often registration

Hobby beekeeping does not require a certificate. Many states (for example Florida, Pennsylvania, Virginia) require hive registration with the state department of agriculture, and some cities have rules on how many hives you may keep. If you plan to sell honey, check your state’s cottage food laws.

  • Check your state’s apiary rules and register your hives if required
  • Check city or HOA rules for backyard hives
  • Optional: join a local beekeeping club for mentoring

Can I start right away? Almost: register your hives if your state requires it. You don’t need a license.

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What you need to know

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The beekeeping year

Spring: colonies grow, first inspection from about 55 °F. May to June: swarm season, inspect weekly. Summer: harvest, then treat for varroa right away. Late summer: feed for winter. Winter: leave the bees alone.

Swarm control

In swarm season check every 7 days for queen cells (peanut-shaped cells at the frame edges). Splitting the colony is the most common fix.

Varroa mites

The biggest threat to honey bees. Without treatment most colonies die within one to two years. Monitor mite levels with an alcohol wash or sugar roll.

Location

Sunny to partly shaded, sheltered from wind, entrance facing southeast, away from paths and neighbors, with water nearby.

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Where to learn it

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Course on siteLocal beekeeping club or state beekeepers associationBeginner classes, often with a mentorBrowse online courses
BookBeekeeping for DummiesSolid basics to look things up all yearBook on Amazon
Online courseOnline beekeeping courseLearn at your own paceBrowse online courses
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  1. Join a club and take a courseSign up in winter and find a mentor.
    Nov–Feb
  2. Choose a site and buy equipmentAssemble hives and frames.
    Feb–Mar
  3. Register your hivesIf your state requires it, before the bees arrive.
    March
  4. Install your nucsMove bees in the evening, open the entrance next morning.
    Apr–May
  5. Weekly inspectionsCheck brood, queen, food and queen cells.
    May–July
  6. Treat mites and feedAfter the last harvest so the colonies survive winter.
    Aug–Sept
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