Welcome to the PerfectBee Academy
Many lessons across all three courses are free to everyone. Colony members enjoy the full Academy experience:
- Access to every lesson across all courses
- Section tests to check your knowledge
- Printable course certificates
- Recorded Q&A webinars for every section
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Course 1
Learn About Bees
Explore the science, biology, and behavior of honeybees, and discover what it means to become a beekeeper.
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1.1 The Science of Bees
The bee is one of nature's most incredible creators and in The Science of Bees we look at everything from bee species, reproduction, genetics and much more.
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1.2 The Life of Bees
Watching bees fly from and back to the hive is a special part of beekeeping. But the real wonder is what happens in and away from the hive, as our bees go about their astonishing lives.
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1.3 About Beekeeping
While we consider the science and life of the bee, the beekeeper can also play a vital role in the success of the colony. So, what does it take to be a beekeeper and what is involved?
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Course 2
Your Beehive
Dive into everything you need to set up and manage your first beehive, from equipment to your first season.
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2.1 Beehives and Accessories
What does it take to provide a home for our bees? We look at the types of hives and the various choices we have for our bee yard.
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2.2 Equipment and Clothing
Beyond the hive, there are many tools available to the beekeeper, from the essential to the entirely optional. We also cover the important topic of protective clothing.
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2.3 Starting Your Beehive
Getting your hives started is a glorious time, but also one packed with important decisions. We look at how to prepare, where to set up, and how to install your bees and much more.
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Course 3
A Healthy Beehive
Keep your colony thriving: understand threats, master inspections, and enjoy the rewards of beekeeping.
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3.1 Threats to Bees
Our bees face a wide range of threats, both natural and man-made. Although they have remarkable resilience and effective ways to combat many challenges, the informed beekeeper understands the potential risks and how our bees can sometimes benefit from a helping hand.
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3.2 Inspecting Your Beehive
The beehive inspection is a time of wonder for the beekeeper and an opportunity to experience the joy of beekeeping, right up close. It's also an important time to observe and learn. A successful beekeeper has taken the time to watch and interpret what is happening inside the hive.
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3.3 Reaping The Rewards
The extraction of honey is perhaps the most well-known reward for the beekeeper. But there are so many other ways in which we enjoy and value our beekeeping, from the tangible to the emotional.
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