For Dummies — Beekeeping

Starting a hive generally costs between for basic gear.

: Sterile females that do all the work—cleaning, nursing the young, guarding the hive, and foraging for nectar. Beekeeping for Dummies

: The most common style; it consists of stacked boxes (supers), frames for comb, and a stand. Starting a hive generally costs between for basic gear

: A veil or full suit is critical; white is preferred because bees associate black with predators like bears. nursing the young

: Used to calm bees by masking their "alarm" pheromones during inspections.

: A small pry bar used to separate frames stuck together with propolis (bee glue).