Trusted links for beekeepers and people who want to start.
A short guide to the best free information on honey bees and beekeeping, chosen from universities, extension services, and beekeeping organizations. Pick a topic, or search every link at once.
Learn about bees Keep bees
- What are honeybees? Species, races, and why people keep them. 11 links
- Honeybee anatomy and development Body parts, and the path from egg to adult. 10 links
- Bee roles in the hive The queen, the workers, and the drones. 13 links
- Bee diseases Varroa mites, foulbrood, beetles, moths, and viruses. 21 links
- Equipment Hives, frames, protective gear, and tools. 14 links
- Setting up a beehive Choosing a spot, neighbors, and Georgia rules. 8 links
- Adding bees to a new hive Packages, nucs, and swarms. 8 links
- Beehive maintenance Inspections, swarms, splits, and requeening. 13 links
- Harvesting honey Removing supers, extracting, and selling honey in Georgia. 11 links
- Clubs and more learning Georgia clubs, courses, podcasts, and video series. 11 links