Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Beginners Guide to Beekeeping for Business or Hobby for Backyard Buckamoos


By Calvin Wapasa

There are some principles that you need to know when starting out on a honey bee keeping project either as a hobby or business. These principles will help you get maximum profits from your projects. The principles of how to be a successful beekeeper are designed around the honey bees themselves.

1. Choosing suitable bees is a critical point for your project. You have to conduct thorough research on the different type of bees and the right type of bees good for your area. The easy way to do this is to ask the other beekeepers in your area. These beekeepers can tell you through their experience which type is right for you.

2. You put your bees in the hive and honey is formed there as well. Choosing the hive depends on the type of bees, the area you live, the amount of time you are willing to invest and the money you are willing to spend.

Generally bee hives are made from two types of wood like cedar wood and pine wood; they both have a distinct some smell, especially cedar wood which has an impact on the honey aroma. To choose the hive type depends on your knowledge on how to raise honeybees, when starting out on beekeeping you may choose a hive that needs less maintenance even if it will cost them more.

3. The location of your hive is very important; it should be in an open area but away from strong air drafts. You should also have near by green fields or an open area in your backyard, so bees get their nector. If plantations are located between the hives then you must make sure that the plant insecticides used in the area will not harm your bees.

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