New Beekeeper? Here's Your First Month Roadmap

Your first month with bees sets the tone for your success! Learn exactly what to do — from hive setup and feeding to early inspections and pest control — so you don’t guess and worry less. 📌 You’ll learn: • Day-by-day checklist • First inspection tips • When (and how) to feed bees • Varroa basics ✍ DOWNLOAD MY FREE BEEKEEPING TOOLKIT: https://www.beekeepingmadesimple.com/freebeebook SIGN UP FOR MY ONLINE CLASS: https://www.beekeepingmadesimple.com/beekeeping-for-beginners ► NEWSLETTER: https://www.beekeepingmadesimple.com/newsletter ⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️ 00:00 - Intro 00:27 How to prepare for Bees the Week They Arrive 06:30 How to make and attract bees to your water source 08:07 How to make 1:1 sugar syrup to feed bees in spring and why 09:00 Why we don't feed bees honey 14:25 How to make pollen patties with dry pollen 20:00 How to drive with bees 24:25 How to install a package of bees into a hive 30:35 How to install a nuc into a beehive 31:57 Encouraging a package of bees to grow faster, importance of a follower board and managing space 35:35 Inspecting your bees the first month 👀 EQUIPMENT IN THIS VIDEO: ► OUTER COVER: https://galenafarms.com/collections/top-covers/products/busybees-10ftc?ref=bms&variant=41076886995108 ► BOTTOM BOARD: https://galenafarms.com/collections/bottom-boards/products/hooverhives-10fbb?ref=bms&variant=41058023112868 ► BROOD BOX: https://galenafarms.com/collections/brood-boxes/products/eli-ezra-premium-amish-made-10-frame-deep-brood-box-craftsmanship-meets-modernity?ref=bms ► MEDIUM BOX: https://galenafarms.com/collections/super-boxes/products/busybees-10f1m?ref=bms&variant=39873347485860 ► DEEP FRAMES: https://galenafarms.com/collections/frames-foundations/products/deep-frames-foundations?ref=bms&variant=35852606603428 ► MEDIUM FRAMES: https://galenafarms.com/collections/frames-foundations/products/medium-frames-foundations?ref=bms&variant=35852515967140 ► KEEPER'S HIVE NUC BOX: https://www.thekeepershive.com/products/one-queen-keeper-single-brood-box 💛 FAVORITE BEEKEEPING EQUIPMENT: ► WOODEN BEEHIVE: https://galenafarms.com/collections/eli-ezra-hives/products/eli-and-ezra-amish-made-beehive-2-deep-1-medium?ref=bms ► FEEDER: https://galenafarms.com/collections/accessories/products/busybees-10feed?ref=bms&variant=41085850026148 ► COMB HONEY KIT: https://simplkomb.com/?ref=LARYSSAKWOCZAK ► BEEKEEPING GLOVES (use code Laryssa20 for 20% off, holiday season only): https://apis-tactical.com/LARYSSA10 ** Many of the links above are affiliates. This means that I receive a small commission when you purchase the product after clicking the link. This is at NO extra cost to you, but is a source of income for many YouTube channels and a great way to support your favorite YouTubers. Every affiliate link above is one I personally have tried and use on my hives. KEEP IN TOUCH: ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/beekeepingmadesimple ► FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/beekeepingmadesimple ► Email: info@beekeepingmadesimple.com #beekeepingforbeginners #beekeeping101 #howtokeepbees #llbean