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Beekeeping - Apiculture in Arkansas
Getting Started in Beekeeping

There are many books and online resources that provide information on bees and beekeeping. The links below may help to introduce you to apiculture and help you to locate honey bee suppliers and queen breeders, as well as suppliers of beekeeping tools, equipment and hives.

General information

  • Beekeeping in Tennessee
  • Beginning Beekeeping for Kentuckians
  • Basic Beekeeping (MAARC)
  • beginningbeekeeping.com
  • Books on beekeeping
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    Some video clips

  • The life cycle of the honey bee
  • Honey bee dance communication

    • Where to get bees

  • Those who wish to get started in beekeeping may be able to purchase an established colony from a local beekeeper (look for a Beekeeping Association near you), or purchase bees and equipment from a commercial supplier.
  • Jester Bee Company, West Ridge, AR
  • Suppliers of queens and package bees in the U.S.

    • Where to get hives

  • Find suppliers of beekeeping equipment (hives, tools, extractors, etc)
  • Download the plans to build your own hives and beekeeping equipment
  • Build a Top Bar Hive

    • Back to Keeping Bees in Arkansas

    Back to Beekeeping - Apiculture in Arkansas


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