Gerry Visel's recent advice to a beginner's questions.    <<<<.  And get
books and
read, read, read!  Nothing beats having someone local to show you the
ropes, and demonstrate things hands-on.  If you find other locals, also
try to find a club that meets frequently, as each beekeeper has his own
unique approaches. >>>>>>
I think this advice should be repeated at intervals, loud and clear, on the
list.  It is obvious, from the elementary questions put to the list from
time to time that many enthusiasts jump headfirst into beekeeping without
any preparation.
Here we firmly agree with Gerry,advising anyone wishing to start to first
read a good book on the subject, join a local association if possible and
work for a season with a friendly skilled beekeeper.
Over a lifetime I have seen so many people start with enthusiasm only, not
realising that beekeeping is a science and a skill.  The result is no honey,
dead colonies, disappointment and, at worse, a severe stinging of self,
family or neighbours and the end of their beekeeping.                     Sid P.
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