For Dummies: Beekeeping

: Used to calm bees by masking their "alarm" pheromones during inspections.

Starting a hive generally costs between for basic gear. Beekeeping for Dummies

: The most common style; it consists of stacked boxes (supers), frames for comb, and a stand. : Used to calm bees by masking their

: A small pry bar used to separate frames stuck together with propolis (bee glue). it consists of stacked boxes (supers)