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The Keeper

  • Why Do We Keep Bees? [+]
  • Types of Beekeepers
  • What Do Beekeepers Do?
  • Checking the Hives (Basic Tools) [+]
  • Harvesting Honey [+]
  • Protecting the Hive
    • Overwintering Techniques
    • Predators
    • Placement
  • Record Keeping and Maintenance
  • Gathering Information

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Protecting the Hive

Bees do a great job of looking after themselves, by assigning guard bees, for example, but they do depend on beekeepers for some protection. They shield their colonies from the cold and from harsh winds, as well as protecting them from some fierce bee predators.

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