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A load of honeybees arrives from California in April 2017 at Olson Orchards in Selah, Washington. Beekeepers worry that new federal rules mandating the use of electronic logging devices taking effect this month will make hauling bees harder and more expensive. (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower)</… Read More
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Beekeeping, like every other action, has its dos and don’ts. Beginning beekeeping normally includes the gear that is needed and buying bees. Nevertheless, some individuals who are starting this hobby usually make several mistakes. It is ok to make mistakes, and this article can help new beekeepers avoid making exactly the same mistakes others have before.
Here are three errors which every beekeeper should avoid:
1. Not knowing the best time to begin avocation or a beekeeping business can prove to be a calamity. It can lead to a lack of cash and your bees. Winter is the worst possible time to start, since most bees die during winter months. This would force a beekeeper to buy a brand new mountain of bees, which would cost more cash. Autumn is another inferior time since there are fewer flowers, so a smaller amount of honey picked to begin beekeeping. The best time to start beekeeping is during summer, which can be the time of the year where there are loads of blooming flowers.
2. Buying used equipment and old books. This can be a familiar mistake made by many start beekeepers. It’s clear that one would want to cut costs as much as possible, but purchasing used old and gear beekeeping publications isn’t a great idea. First, used equipment can come with “inherited” issues. The extractor outlet might have a flow, or the uncapping knife might not be sharp enough to uncap all the wax. This would certainly change the quality of one’s honey, which isn’t an ideal situation particularly if a beekeeper is planning to begin a honey-selling company. Second, old books can supply info that is dated on beekeeping. One might be stuck using the conventional method when there are more rapid and better methods to maintain beehives and fabrication honey.
3. Refraining from purchasing protective gear. Think about this. If one doesn’t wear protective gear when managing the hives and amassing the honeycombs, he/she will most likely come out as a pincushion with all the bee stingers stuck to their body. Protective gear is pricey, yes, but it’ll help beekeepers prevent having to pay medical bills from all the bee stings.
These three mistakes happen to be presented here to help future beekeepers avert them. Before getting started beekeeping, it is best to consult with a specialist beekeeper. If buying a certain thing looks overly high-priced, always consider the end cost (if they don’t purchase this item now, will it cost them more later on?). Ultimately, it is up to the person to determine the best plan of action.