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Did you know that beekeeping can be done on your backyard? (check to see if you need a permit), with just a single hive of bees, but beekeeping has it’s own language that is called “BeeSpeak”. Here are some definitions for other confusing terms.

#1. Apiarist

Sounds like a position in the ape section for the zoo doesn’t it? An apiarist is a beekeepers other name.

#2. The Honey Bees

These are the bees that produce honey. What you probably didn’t know though is that only a few bees produce honey and that honey bees full under a small minority in the bee world.

#3. Hive Tool

This tool is used by beekeepers to pry frames out of bee hives. If you find this a little overpriced, and then you can purchase a paint scraper – it’s the same thing.

#4. Super

This one can be really confusing when starting out. The super is the part of the hive that the bees put the honey in. It contains frames. In most beekeeping guides you will see instructions to add supers in the spring time and fall. (And I was wondering Super what?)

#5. The smoker

This is absolutely one of the most important tools in beekeeping. Usually a metal pot with bellows attached to it. It dispenses cool smoke that calms the honey bees. This is a must have tool for a beekeeper. A hive should not have extra bees.

If you’re feeling a wee bit overwhelmed at the stuff you have to learn to start understanding these creatures and beekeeping, there’s no need to worry it’s really not too complicated.