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Course 1: Learn About Bees
1.1 The Science of Bees
1.2 The Life of Bees
1.3 About Beekeeping
Course 2: Your Beehive
2.1 Hives and Accessories
2.2 Equipment and Clothing
2.3 Starting Your Beehive
Course 3: A Healthy Beehive
3.1 Threats to Bees
3.2 Inspecting Your Beehive
3.3 Reaping the Rewards
Introductory Course
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A New Beekeeper's Journey
NewBee Questions
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UNCAPPING KNIFE
A knife used to shave or remove the cappings from combs of sealed honey prior to extraction. These can be heated by steam or electricity.
UNITING
Combining two or more colonies to form one larger colony.
