An apiary, which is also known as a bee yard, is a place where beehives of honey bees are reared and kept. Beekeepers are also known as apiarists. Apiary or apiculture, which derives its meaning from Latin word apis which mean bee, is the maintenance of honeybee hives by humans. An apiarist might keep bees with the objective of collecting honey and beeswax or with the objective of pollinating crops or producing bees for sale to other apiarists. Beekeeping apiary is one of the oldest forms of food production.
A beginning apiarist could start out with two bee colonies. The actual number of hives in an apiary will differ from location to location depending on the local nectar and pollen resources that are available. If an excessive amount of hives are placed into an apiary the hives fight with one another for scarce resources. This might lead to reduced honey and pollen yields, increased transmission of disease and robbing. You can expand your apiary in few years as you gain experience.(and the area can support the colonies) It is assumed that a single hive produces 50 to 100 pounds of honey every year. Start with right type of hive. Put your hives together with the help of a master beekeeper. There are many DIY hive plans available, or you can get a local craftsman/carpenter to make some for you if you lack the necessary skills. Another option would be to order the parts or hives from an online or local supplier.
Plan your bee apiary in the upcoming season by ordering bees, hives and other apiary supplies and equipment well in advance. The ideal time to order your supplies is in the fall. Assemble all your hives and gather your gear in the winter in order to be ready for the bees’ arrival. Place your hives in their new apiary. For addional resources and more information about beekeeping, it would be a good idea to join you local apiary association. This will also help you in sharing your problems with more experienced apiarists who will eagerly help you out.
It is very important to select the best location for your apiary. It is advantageous to place the apiary where there is plenty of pollen and nectar sources such as flowers and corn, ornamental trees and plants. The Apiary should be near a good source of clean water. This is important because, if you don’t provide water near the bees, they will go elsewhere for their water needs. Perhaps to your neighbors yard or pool. The apiary must face south or southeast with a windbreak directly behind. Providing sufficient shade and making sure it’s not too damp is also important. Ideally, in order to work around the apiary, it must be easily approachable.
Again, the selection of the correct apiary equipment is important. If you can manage it, new equipment is ideal, especially for beginners. When purchasing equipment of colonies from other beekeepers, it’s a good idea to get it tested for pests or disease. Regardless of how or where you buy your apiary equipment, it should meet your requirements. To better facilitate the handling of your bees and to protect yourself from bee stings, be sure to purchase all your protective gear needed for your beekeeping apiary, such as gloves, mask, veil, smoker and the beekeeping suit itself.
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