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The nice thing about beekeeping that it can be done almost anywhere. You can start beekeeping in your own backyard (check to see if you need a permit), all you need are bees hives, but beekeeping has its own language that is called "BeeSpeak". Some of the terms in beekeeping maybe hard to understand so this article will explain them to you so you can get familiar with them. Here are some definitions for other confusing terms.

#1. Apiarist

I know this may sound like similar to ape, but actually an apiarist another name for a beekeeper.

#2. Honey Bee

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, then you can purchase a paint scraper - They both work the same.

#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. 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 are 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.