Beekeeping
What are the various ways in which a new beekeeper can obtain bees?
There are several different
ways of getting started in the bee business:
Buying package bees; purchasing a nucleus colony (nuc); buying established
colonies; collecting swarms; and taking bees out of trees and walls. Most
beginners start with either a package or nuc. Packages are the preferred
way. In purchasing nuclei and colonies you might be buying other beekeeper's
problems, such as disease. Collecting swarms and transferring bees is difficult
and not recommended for the beginner. The best time to start with bees
is in the spring or early summer.
